Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striatipes
ID:
233676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 17: 81 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233007

Common Names

  • Anthurium
  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium striatipes (also called Striped Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with white veins and red flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in humid, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium striatipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthurium striatipes are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium striatipes is a large shrub or small tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings moist until roots form.

Where to Find Anthurium striatipes

Anthurium striatipes is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anthurium striatipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium striatipes?

Anthurium striatipes

What is the common name of Anthurium striatipes?

Striped Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium striatipes?

Tropical rainforest

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15723-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.