Anthurium insigne
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Liliopsida Subclassis: Aridae Superordo: Aranae Ordo: Arales |
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Anthurium insigne is a climber.
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[edit] Naming
Anthurium insigne was described in 1878 by Maxwell Tylden Masters. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Anthurium insigne is a species in the genus Anthurium (flamingo flower) which contains 744 species and belongs to the family of the Araceae (Arum Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Anthurium insigne is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. They have entire margins.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are spathes. The flowers are arranged solitary. They can be used as cut flowers.
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
Anthurium insigne is native to Columbia and Ecuador.
[edit] Cultivation
Anthurium insigne prefers a sunny to half shady site and can withstand temperatures only above 1,2º C. It grows best in sandy, loamy soil, sandy clay soil that is moist.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Anthurium insigne is poisonous.
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Anthurium insigne
[edit] History
[edit] Anthurium insigne in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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