Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balaoanum
ID:
222564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 432 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221893

Common Names

  • Balaoanum Anthurium
  • Anthurium Balaoanum
  • Balaoan Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium balaoanum (also called Balao anthurium, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium balaoanum has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a food source, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthurium balaoanum are pink or white and have three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium balaoanum can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the roots are healthy. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium balaoanum

Anthurium balaoanum is native to the Philippines. It is found in lowland rainforests at elevations of 0-300 m.

Anthurium balaoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium balaoanum?

Anthurium balaoanum

What is the family of Anthurium balaoanum?

Araceae

What is the common name of Anthurium balaoanum?

Balaoan Anthurium

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15146-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.