Anthurium viridispathum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.G.Gonç.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 116: 92 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805341
Common Names
- Anthurium viridispathum
- Viridispathum Anthurium
- Viridispathum Tailflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium viridispathum (also called 'Green Path', among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is characterized by its large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with intricate, lacy veins and its small, white, spathe-like flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium viridispathum is an ornamental plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and bright red flowers. It is often used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens and is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium viridispathum is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium viridispathum is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and does best in partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Anthurium viridispathum
Anthurium viridispathum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Anthurium viridispathum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium viridispathum?
Anthurium viridispathum
What is the common name of Anthurium viridispathum?
Viridispathum
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium viridispathum?
Peru
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
Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77070219-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.