Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 298 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234747
Common Names
- Anthurium xanthoneurum
- Anthurium xanthoneurum var. xanthoneurum
- Anthurium xanthoneurum var. lanceolatum
Description
Anthurium xanthoneurum (also called Yellow-veined Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium xanthoneurum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium xanthoneurum is yellow in color and has a spathe-like structure. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium xanthoneurum is a tropical evergreen plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Anthurium xanthoneurum
Anthurium xanthoneurum is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Anthurium xanthoneurum FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Anthurium xanthoneurum?
The ideal temperature for Anthurium xanthoneurum is between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil is best for Anthurium xanthoneurum?
A well-draining, organic-rich soil is best for Anthurium xanthoneurum.
How much light does Anthurium xanthoneurum need?
Anthurium xanthoneurum needs bright, indirect light.
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,