Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tatei
ID:
234143

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 10: 279 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233474

Common Names

  • Tatei Anthurium
  • Tate Anthurium
  • Tate Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium tatei (also called Tate's Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in tropical forests. It prefers partial shade to full shade.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium tatei is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium tatei has a bright red flower with a long spadix and a white spathe. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium tatei can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix.

Where to Find Anthurium tatei

Anthurium tatei is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Anthurium tatei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium tatei?

Anthurium tatei

What are the common names of Anthurium tatei?

Tate's anthurium, Tate's lance-head anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium tatei?

Lowland rainforests of Peru and Ecuador

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:15747-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.