Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedatum
ID:
231053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Endl. ex Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 79 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230384

Common Names

  • Anthurium pedatum
  • Pedatum Anthurium
  • Pedatum Tailflower

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Description

Anthurium pedatum (also called Pedate Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a herb-like plant that grows in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium pedatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthurium pedatum has small, greenish-white flowers and bright red berries. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium pedatum is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and has small, ovate leaves. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Anthurium pedatum

Anthurium pedatum can be found in the forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam.

Anthurium pedatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium pedatum?

Anthurium pedatum

What is the common name of Anthurium pedatum?

Pedate Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium pedatum?

It is native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Indonesia

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.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85195-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.