Anthurium wedelianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 196 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234590
Common Names
- Wedelianum's Anthurium
- Wedelianum's Flamingo Flower
- Wedelianum's Tail Flower
Searching for Anthurium wedelianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthurium wedelianum (also called Wedel's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is an epiphytic plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Peru and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium wedelianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Anthurium wedelianum sub. wedelianumAnthurium wedelianum sub. viridispadix Croat
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium wedelianum has large, bright red flowers with three sepals, three petals and six stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Searching for Anthurium wedelianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium wedelianum 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 wedelianum
Anthurium wedelianum is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Anthurium wedelianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium wedelianum?
Anthurium wedelianum
Where is Anthurium wedelianum native to?
Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Anthurium wedelianum?
It is an evergreen perennial herb with a long, slender stem
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
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272385-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.