Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caperatum
ID:
223373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & R.A.Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brenesia 16(Suppl.): 32 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222702

Common Names

  • Anthurium caperatum
  • Caperata Anthurium
  • Caperata Tailflower

Searching for Anthurium caperatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Anthurium caperatum (also called caper anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and montane forests, growing in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium caperatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make wreaths and decorations. The plant has a long-lasting flower and is known for its bright colors.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium caperatum has large, red, heart-shaped flowers with a yellow center and a smooth stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and smooth.

Searching for Anthurium caperatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium caperatum is a tropical evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist medium. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not always reliable.

Where to Find Anthurium caperatum

Anthurium caperatum can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anthurium caperatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium caperatum?

Anthurium caperatum

What is the common name of Anthurium caperatum?

Caperata Anthurium

What is the family of Anthurium caperatum?

Araceae

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

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Richard A. Baker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15159-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.