Anthurium tenaense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 739 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233485
Common Names
- Tenaense Anthurium
- Tena Anthurium
- Tena Anthurium
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Anthurium tenaense (also called Tena Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Ecuador. It has large, heart-shaped, white flowers and grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium tenaense 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 tenaense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium tenaense is an evergreen perennial that can grow up to 12 inches tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Divisions should be taken in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Anthurium tenaense
Anthurium tenaense is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Anthurium tenaense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium tenaense?
Anthurium tenaense
What are the common names of Anthurium tenaense?
Tena anthurium, Tena lance-head anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium tenaense?
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272378-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.