Anthurium subscriptum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 296 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233222
Common Names
- Subscriptum Anthurium
- Flamingo Flower
- Arrow Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium subscriptum (also called Subscript Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium subscriptum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium subscriptum is white with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium subscriptum is a tropical evergreen plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. To cultivate, it prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Anthurium subscriptum
Anthurium subscriptum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe.
Anthurium subscriptum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium subscriptum?
Anthurium subscriptum
What type of plant is Anthurium subscriptum?
Tropical perennial
What is the hardiness zone of Anthurium subscriptum?
10-11
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
George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272372-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.