Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thompsoniae
ID:
234292

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Arias

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 17-18: 5 (1996-1997 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233623

Common Names

  • Thompsoniae Anthurium
  • Thompsoniae Tailflower
  • Thompsoniae Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium thompsoniae (also called Thompson's 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 thompsoniae is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover, in borders, or as a specimen plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium thompsoniae is red and has three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are light green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium thompsoniae is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Anthurium thompsoniae

Anthurium thompsoniae is found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Anthurium thompsoniae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium thompsoniae?

Anthurium thompsoniae

What is the common name of Anthurium thompsoniae?

Thompson's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium thompsoniae?

Tropical rainforests

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

Ileana Arias (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Arias' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007406-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.