Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcarinatum
ID:
233739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23B: 117 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233070

Common Names

  • Subcarinate Anthurium
  • Subcarinate Flamingo Flower
  • Subcarinate Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium subcarinatum (also called Heart-Shaped Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It has a rosette shape and grows up to 30 cm in height. Its leaves are heart-shaped, dark green and glabrous. Its flowers are white and fragrant, with a diameter of 8-10 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium subcarinatum 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

Anthurium subcarinatum has bright red, heart-shaped flowers with 3-6 tepals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium subcarinatum is a small evergreen shrub, growing to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Anthurium subcarinatum

Anthurium subcarinatum is native to the tropical forests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium subcarinatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium subcarinatum?

Anthurium subcarinatum

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium subcarinatum?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Mexico and Central America

What is the flowering season of Anthurium subcarinatum?

April to May

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15727-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.