Anthurium redolens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 169 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231386
Common Names
- Anthurium Redolens
- Fragrant Anthurium
- Redolens Anthurium
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Anthurium redolens (also called 'Fragrant Anthurium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant, growing to 0.5–1 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats, at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Anthurium redolens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthurium redolens is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthurium redolens is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division or by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Anthurium redolens
Anthurium redolens can be found in Central and South America.
Anthurium redolens FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Anthurium redolens?
Anthurium redolens is native to Ecuador.
How much light does Anthurium redolens need?
Anthurium redolens prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Anthurium redolens be watered?
Anthurium redolens should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272356-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.