Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingua
ID:
228471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sodiro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Centr. Ecuador 19: 317 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227801

Common Names

  • Anthurium Lingua
  • Lingua Anthurium
  • Anthurium Plant

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Description

Anthurium lingua (also called Tongue Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is an evergreen perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium lingua is an ornamental plant that can be used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium lingua is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium lingua is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. It requires a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anthurium lingua

Anthurium lingua is native to Colombia.

Anthurium lingua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium lingua?

Anthurium lingua

What are the common names of Anthurium lingua?

Tongue Anthurium

What is the growth habit of Anthurium lingua?

It is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height

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

Luis Sodiro (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sodiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:15408-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.