Anthurium variegatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sodiro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 16: 279 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234236
Common Names
- Variegatum Anthurium
- Variegatum Flamingo Flower
- Variegatum Tail Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium variegatum (also called Variegated anthurium, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial plant with a single, thin, erect stem. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, white flower. It is native to Central America and grows in humid, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium variegatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium variegatum is a spathe that is yellowish-green in color and has a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Anthurium variegatum can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady area with well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Anthurium variegatum
Anthurium variegatum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.
Anthurium variegatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium variegatum?
Anthurium variegatum
What is the common name of Anthurium variegatum?
Variegated Flamingo Flower
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium variegatum?
Tropical moist forests of Central 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
Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15807-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.