Anthurium stephanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & Acebey
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 87 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791274
Common Names
- Stephan's Anthurium
- Stephan's Flamingo Flower
- Stephan's Flamingo Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium stephanii (also called 'Stephan's anthurium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a pointed tip and a glossy texture. It prefers humid, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium stephanii is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and lush, glossy foliage. It can also be used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium stephanii is a small, yellow-green spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, lanceolate leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium stephanii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Anthurium stephanii
Anthurium stephanii is native to the Caribbean islands, specifically Jamaica and Hispaniola.
Anthurium stephanii FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium stephanii?
The ideal temperature for Anthurium stephanii is between 18-25°C (64-77°F).
What is the ideal light for Anthurium stephanii?
Anthurium stephanii prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the ideal humidity for Anthurium stephanii?
Anthurium stephanii prefers high humidity levels of around 60-80%.
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.
Amparo Acebey (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acebey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60438314-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.