Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
233420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 8: 134 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232751

Common Names

  • Anthurium smithii
  • Smithii Anthurium
  • Smithii' Anthurium

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Description

Anthurium smithii (also called Smith's Anthurium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests, and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make wreaths and decorations. Its flowers are also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium smithii is red, with a yellow center and a spathe-like structure. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium smithii is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Anthurium smithii

Anthurium smithii can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Anthurium smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium smithii?

Anthurium smithii

What is the common name of Anthurium smithii?

Smith's Anthurium

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium smithii?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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:272367-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.