Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
huberi
ID:
917562

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting ex Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 138 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916897

Common Names

  • Huber's Anthurium
  • Huberi Anthurium
  • Huber's Lance-Leaf Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium huberi (also called Huberi Anthurium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant native to Ecuador. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium huberi is often used as an ornamental plant in homes and gardens. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known for its long-lasting blooms and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium huberi has a white, heart-shaped flower with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry, and the seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium huberi is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It requires bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It is sensitive to overwatering and should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Anthurium huberi

Anthurium huberi is native to the rainforests of Guyana. It can be found growing in the wild in its native habitat.

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.
George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106161-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.