Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
233561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 181 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232892

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Laceleaf

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Description

Anthurium spectabile (also called Spectabile Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas and in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium spectabile is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium spectabile has white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium spectabile is a tropical plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. The divisions should be planted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Anthurium spectabile

Anthurium spectabile can be found in tropical forests in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Anthurium spectabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium spectabile?

Anthurium spectabile

What is the common name of Anthurium spectabile?

Spectabile Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium spectabile?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

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