Anthurium

Schott (1829)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Genus: Anthurium

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Description

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Accepted Subtaxa (in Hawai'i) (158)

Uses and Culture

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PROPAGATION/CULTIVATION

  • Cultivated in Hawaii for sale as ornamental plant

Natural History

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Notes

  • All parts of the plant may contain calcium oxalate crystals. Sap or juice may irritate the skin and eyes. Chewing on this plant may cause redness and swelling of the lips, throat, and mouth. Wash exposed skin thoroughly

Bibliography

Name Published In: Wiener Z. Kunst 3: 828 (1829)

Other References

Poisonous Plants of Paradise (Scott, Thomas) p.8

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date