Anthurium tikunorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 16: 63 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233654
Common Names
- Anthurium tikunorum
- Tikunorum Anthurium
- Tikunorum Anthurium Plant
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Anthurium tikunorum (also called 'Tikun's Anthurium' and 'Tikun's Flamingo Flower', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is an epiphytic plant that is native to Costa Rica. It is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, wet meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium tikunorum 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
Flower: Red, with a yellowish-green or brownish-green lip. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, narrow and pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium tikunorum is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet forests at elevations of 0–1,000 m. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome. It is best grown in partial shade or filtered sunlight and in moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anthurium tikunorum
Anthurium tikunorum is found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Anthurium tikunorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium tikunorum?
Anthurium tikunorum
What is the family of Anthurium tikunorum?
Araceae
What is the origin of Anthurium tikunorum?
Costa Rica
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
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15761-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.