Anthurium watermaliense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Bailey & Nash
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Stand. Cycl. Hort. : 303 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234568
Common Names
- Watermaliense's Anthurium
- Watermaliense's Flamingo Flower
- Watermaliense's Tail Flower
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Anthurium watermaliense (also called Watermali Anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and long-lasting, white spathes. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium watermaliense 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 watermaliense has bright red flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Anthurium watermaliense is an evergreen perennial, usually growing to a height of 1–2 m. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. Divisions should be taken from mature, healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Anthurium watermaliense
Anthurium watermaliense is native to the Caribbean islands, Central America, and northern South America.
Anthurium watermaliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium watermaliense?
Anthurium watermaliense
What type of plant is Anthurium watermaliense?
Anthurium watermaliense is an evergreen herbaceous perennial.
Where is Anthurium watermaliense found?
Anthurium watermaliense is found in tropical regions 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
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177182-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.