Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
validinervium
ID:
234850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 23B: 138 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234181

Common Names

  • Flamingo Flower
  • Tail Flower
  • Laceleaf

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Description

Anthurium validinervium (also called Valid-Nerve Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb found in Central and South America. It has a single, heart-shaped leaf that grows up to 15 cm long and a single, small flower with a white or yellowish-green spathe. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium validinervium has been used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium validinervium has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium validinervium is a tropical evergreen species of plant that is native to Ecuador and Peru. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthurium validinervium

Anthurium validinervium is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Anthurium validinervium FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium validinervium?

Red Veined Anthurium

What is the scientific name of Red Veined Anthurium?

Anthurium validinervium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium validinervium?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15803-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.