Anthurium subcoerulescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 391 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233103
Common Names
- Subcoerulescens Anthurium
- Subcoerulescens Flamingo Flower
- Subcoerulescens Tailflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium subcoerulescens (also called 'Blue Anthurium' and 'Blue-flowered Anthurium', among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial with an upright, spreading habit. It has large, fragrant blue flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Central America and can be found in moist, well-drained soils in woodland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium subcoerulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium subcoerulescens has bright red flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium subcoerulescens is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Anthurium subcoerulescens
Anthurium subcoerulescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Anthurium subcoerulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium subcoerulescens?
Anthurium subcoerulescens
What is the common name of Anthurium subcoerulescens?
Blue Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium subcoerulescens?
Tropical moist lowland forests
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:15730-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.