Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat, C.Ulloa & E.Freire
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 222: 138 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343313
Common Names
- Anthurium yanacochense
- Yanacochense Anthurium
- Anthurium
Description
Anthurium yanacochense (also called Yanacocha Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the arum family Araceae. It is an evergreen perennial, typically reaching a height of 30–50 cm. It is native to Ecuador, where it is found in the mountains of Yanacocha. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium yanacochense is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthurium yanacochense has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthurium yanacochense is an epiphytic plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Anthurium yanacochense
Anthurium yanacochense is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru.
Anthurium yanacochense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthurium yanacochense?
Anthurium yanacochense
What is the common name of Anthurium yanacochense?
Yanacocha Anthurium
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium yanacochense?
It is native to Ecuador and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
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,