Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
veitchii
ID:
234938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 6: 772 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234269

Common Names

  • Anthurium Veitchii
  • Veitchii Anthurium
  • Anthurium of Veitchii

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Description

Anthurium veitchii (also called Veitch's 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 veitchii 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 veitchii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium veitchii can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium veitchii

Anthurium veitchii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.

Anthurium veitchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium veitchii?

Anthurium veitchii

What is the common name of Anthurium veitchii?

Veitch's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium veitchii?

Tropical moist montane forests

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,

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