Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
235173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 3: 429 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234504

Common Names

  • Anthurium Wallisii
  • Wallisii Anthurium
  • Anthurium of Wallisii

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Description

Anthurium wallisii (also called Wallis's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has glossy green leaves and white to pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium wallisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium wallisii has small, yellow-green flowers with a white spathe. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two to three oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium wallisii is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1m. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anthurium wallisii

Anthurium wallisii is native to the Caribbean islands, Central America, and northern South America.

Anthurium wallisii FAQ

What is the common name of Anthurium wallisii?

Wallis's Anthurium

What is the scientific name of Wallis's Anthurium?

Anthurium wallisii

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium wallisii?

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,

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