Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striatum
ID:
233687

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch & L.Mathieu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1855(App.): 7 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233018

Common Names

  • Anthurium Striatum
  • Striatum Anthurium
  • Striatum's Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium striatum (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 striatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Anthurium striatum flower is a bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black berry with a thin, papery outer layer. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium striatum is a large shrub or small tree that can reach up to 25 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 striatum

Anthurium striatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium striatum FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium striatum?

Striated Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium striatum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

What is the growth habit of Anthurium striatum?

It is an evergreen herb with a creeping habit.

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Louis Mathieu (1793-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Mathieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85379-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.