Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ternifolium
ID:
791942

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & Carlsen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 411 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791275

Common Names

  • Ternifolium Anthurium
  • Ternifolium Flamingo Flower
  • Ternifolium Flamingo Plant

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Description

Anthurium ternifolium (also called 'Ternate anthurium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to elliptic, with a pointed tip and a glossy texture. It prefers humid, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium ternifolium is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and lush, glossy foliage. It can also be used as a cut flower in floral arrangements. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium ternifolium is a small, yellow-green spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, trifoliate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium ternifolium is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. To propagate, take stem cuttings and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Anthurium ternifolium

Anthurium ternifolium is native to the Caribbean islands, specifically Jamaica and Hispaniola.

Anthurium ternifolium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium ternifolium?

The ideal temperature for Anthurium ternifolium is between 18-25°C (64-77°F).

What is the ideal light for Anthurium ternifolium?

Anthurium ternifolium prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Anthurium ternifolium?

Anthurium ternifolium prefers high humidity levels of around 60-80%.

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.
Mónica Carlsen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60437938-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.