Anthurium subulatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 26: 230 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233286
Common Names
- Anthurium Subulatum
- Subulatum Anthurium
- Subulatum's Anthurium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium subulatum (also called Sword-Leaf Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial native to Central and South America. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and bright red flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium subulatum 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 subulatum is a bright red spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium subulatum is an evergreen plant that can grow up to 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Anthurium subulatum
Anthurium subulatum can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Anthurium subulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium subulatum?
Anthurium subulatum
What type of plant is Anthurium subulatum?
Tropical perennial
What is the hardiness zone of Anthurium subulatum?
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
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15738-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.