Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
werffii
ID:
808395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 30: 36 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807729

Common Names

  • Anthurium werffii
  • Werffii Anthurium
  • Tiny Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium werffii (also called Werff's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of anthurium native to Colombia. It has long, thin leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid forests, and can be found in elevations up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium werffii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments like fever, cold, cough, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium werffii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium werffii is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium werffii

Anthurium werffii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Anthurium werffii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium werffii?

Anthurium werffii is native to Colombia.

What is the flower color of Anthurium werffii?

Anthurium werffii has red flowers.

What is the growth rate of Anthurium werffii?

Anthurium werffii has a moderate growth rate.

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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