Anthurium tamaense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 278 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233441
Common Names
- Tamaense Anthurium
- Tamaense Tailflower
- Tamaense Flamingo Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium tamaense (also called Tama 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 tamaense 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 tamaense is white and fragrant, with 6-9 petals. Its seeds are oval-shaped and brown in color. The seedlings are small and light green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium tamaense is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Panama 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 tamaense
Anthurium tamaense is native to Costa Rica, where it can be found in the provinces of Alajuela, Cartago, Guanacaste, Heredia, Limón, Puntarenas, and San José.
Anthurium tamaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium tamaense?
Anthurium tamaense
What is the common name of Anthurium tamaense?
Tama Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium tamaense?
Moist woods, swamps, and streambanks
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:15745-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.