Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trifidum
ID:
234479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 104: t. 6339 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233810

Common Names

  • Trifidum Anthurium
  • Trifidum Tailflower
  • Trifidum Flamingo Flower

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Description

Anthurium trifidum (also called Trifid Anthurium, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is a small herbaceous plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium trifidum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium trifidum is large, red and has a single spadix. The seed is a small, round, black nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium trifidum is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. Propagate by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Anthurium trifidum

Anthurium trifidum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anthurium trifidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium trifidum?

Anthurium trifidum

What is the common name of Anthurium trifidum?

Trifid anthurium

What type of plant is Anthurium trifidum?

Aroid

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85439-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.