Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tacarcunense
ID:
234079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 186 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233410

Common Names

  • Tacarcunense Anthurium
  • Tacarcunense Anthurium Plant
  • Tacarcunense Anthurium Flower

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Description

Anthurium tacarcunense (also called Tacarcuna Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides and abandoned fields.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium tacarcunense is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy red flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium tacarcunense is white and cup-shaped, with 6-9 tepals and numerous stamens. The seed is a smooth, ovoid, yellow nut with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium tacarcunense is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Costa Rica and prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil. Divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anthurium tacarcunense

Anthurium tacarcunense is native to Costa Rica, where it can be found in the provinces of Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, Puntarenas, and San José.

Anthurium tacarcunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium tacarcunense?

Anthurium tacarcunense

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium tacarcunense?

It is native to the forests of Central America.

What is the average height of Anthurium tacarcunense?

It can reach up to 1 meter in height.

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272376-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.