Anthurium sp. (unidentified)
About
The genus *Anthurium sp* is a massive and popular group of flowering plants, notable for its striking, often brightly colored spathes and spadices. It is widely cultivated for its unique and vibrant blooms, which are a major focus for plant breeders.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant features clustered leaves and an inflorescence composed of small, perfect flowers contained within a spadix. Beneath the spadix is the spathe, a variable bract that can be lance-shaped, flat, or curved, sometimes covering the spadix like a hood. Fruits develop from the flowers and are juicy berries containing two seeds.
Distribution & habitat
Native to the Americas, ranging from northern Mexico to northern Argentina and parts of the Caribbean.
Cultivation notes
Many species can be grown as houseplants or outdoors in mild, shady spots. They thrive in moist soils with high organic matter and prefer temperatures between 16–22 °C. Vining species benefit from a totem to climb.
History & etymology
The genus was initially defined by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1829, and later revised in 1905.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate