Anthurium testaceum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & R.A.Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Brenesia 16(Suppl.): 92 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233591
Common Names
- Testaceum Anthurium
- Testaceum Tailflower
- Testaceum Flamingo Flower
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Anthurium testaceum (also called Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, and is found in montane and lowland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium testaceum 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
The Anthurium testaceum flower is a bright red spathe with a white spadix. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium testaceum 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 testaceum
Anthurium testaceum is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Anthurium testaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium testaceum?
Anthurium testaceum
What is the common name of Anthurium testaceum?
Orange Anthurium
Where does Anthurium testaceum grow?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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.
Richard A. Baker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15766-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.