Anthurium sparreorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 732 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232839
Common Names
- Anthurium
- Flamingo Flower
- Tailflower
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Anthurium sparreorum (also called Sparre's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium sparreorum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium sparreorum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium sparreorum is a tropical plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anthurium sparreorum
Anthurium sparreorum can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Anthurium sparreorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium sparreorum?
Anthurium sparreorum
Where is Anthurium sparreorum native to?
Costa Rica
What is the common name of Anthurium sparreorum?
Costa Rican Anthurium
Species in the Anthurium genus
Anthurium acaule, Anthurium acutangulum, Anthurium acutifolium, Anthurium acutissimum, Anthurium acutum, Anthurium aduncum, Anthurium affine, Anthurium agnatum, Anthurium alatipedunculatum, Anthurium alatum, Anthurium albidum, Anthurium albispatha, Anthurium albovirescens, Anthurium alegriasense, Anthurium alticola, Anthurium amnicola, Anthurium amoenum, Anthurium anceps, Anthurium andicola, Anthurium andinum, Anthurium andraeanum, Anthurium andreslovinense, Anthurium angosturense, Anthurium angustatum, Anthurium angustilaminatum, Anthurium angustilobum, Anthurium angustisectum, Anthurium angustispadix, Anthurium anorianum, Anthurium antioquiense, Anthurium antonioanum, Anthurium antrophyoides, Anthurium apaporanum, Anthurium argyrostachyum, Anthurium aripoense, Anthurium arisaemoides, Anthurium aristatum, Anthurium armeniense, Anthurium aroense, Anthurium asplundii, Anthurium atropurpureum, Anthurium atroviride, Anthurium augustinum, Anthurium aureum, Anthurium auritum, Anthurium austin-smithii, Anthurium bakeri, Anthurium balaoanum, Anthurium balslevii, Anthurium barbacoasense,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272370-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.