Anthurium teimosoanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.Gonç. & J.G.Jardim
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64: 713 (2009 publ. 2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916616
Common Names
- Anthurium teimosoanum
- Teimoso's Anthurium
- Anthurium
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Anthurium teimosoanum (also called Teimoso's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small flowering plant species found in the humid forests of Central and South America. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single flower with a red-orange color. It grows in humid, shady areas and is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium teimosoanum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium teimosoanum is a small, red, heart-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium teimosoanum is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and divisions can be made in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Anthurium teimosoanum
Anthurium teimosoanum can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
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
Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
Jomar Gomes Jardim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.G.Jardim' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104508-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.