Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoenum
ID:
221929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth & C.D.Bouché

Source:
wcs

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1848: 11 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221258

Common Names

  • Anthurium amoenum
  • Amoenum Anthurium
  • Amoenum Arum

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Description

Anthurium amoenum (also called Red Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. This plant typically grows in moist forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium amoenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthurium amoenum var. amoenum
Anthurium amoenum var. humile (Schott) Engl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium amoenum has bright red, heart-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium amoenum is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium amoenum

Anthurium amoenum is native to South America, specifically in Colombia and Ecuador.

Anthurium amoenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium amoenum?

Anthurium amoenum

What is the common name of Anthurium amoenum?

Amoenum

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium amoenum?

Tropical rainforests

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:84542-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.