Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tolimense
ID:
234368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 6: 277 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233699

Common Names

  • Anthurium tolimense
  • Tolimense Anthurium
  • Tolimense Anthurium Plant

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Description

Anthurium tolimense (also called 'Tolima Anthurium' and 'Tolima 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 tolimense is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicines.

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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium tolimense can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Anthurium tolimense

Anthurium tolimense is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anthurium tolimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium tolimense?

Anthurium tolimense

What is the family of Anthurium tolimense?

Araceae

What is the origin of Anthurium tolimense?

Colombia

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85430-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.