Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallense
ID:
234861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 338 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234192

Common Names

  • Vallense Anthurium
  • Vallense Flamingo Flower
  • Vallense Tail Flower

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Description

Anthurium vallense (also called Vallen's anthurium, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial plant with a single, thin, erect stem. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, white flower. It is native to Central America and grows in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anthurium vallense has been used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthurium vallense is a spathe that is yellowish-green in color and has a white spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthurium vallense is a tropical evergreen species of plant that is native to Ecuador and Peru. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthurium vallense

Anthurium vallense is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Anthurium vallense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthurium vallense?

Anthurium vallense

What is the common name of Anthurium vallense?

Vallen's Flamingo Flower

What is the natural habitat of Anthurium vallense?

Tropical moist forests of Central 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:15804-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.