Cultivated species of note include: Anthurium dressleri, A. papillilaminum, A. crystallinum, A. besseae, A. regale, A. magnificum, A. marmoratum, A. dolichostachyum (incl. Unfortunately, a lot of this material appears to have been hybridized - intentionally or not - with a variety of species and bench hybrids so growers interested in cultivating the pure species should compare material offered for sale with images of wild plants shown here to get some sense of what they are purchasing. Likewise, the pink or violet abaxial/underside surfaces of leaves in many of these species appear to be an adaptation shared across a wide variety of tropical forest understory plants to facilitate in capture of Photosynthetically Active Radiation (PAR, i.e. – a low elevation, apparently epiphytic, localized central Peruvian endemic from the San Martin Region. Slow-growing and oftentimes fussy in captivity, but well worth every effort to keep it happy. This ecotype can produce >48”/1.25 m leaves in cultivation. Apparently restricted to Colón Province, growing as a very localized terrestrial on very steep slopes and broken ground near sea level where it can sometimes occur close to the similar-looking A. dressleri. ined.) The finest of these new hybrids, Anthurium Quechua Queen - shown above right - is nearly unique among ornamental foliage anthuriums in having iridescent turquoise or peacock blue leaf highlights under natural light. The rarity of this species in nature, its localized distribution in remote areas of the Chiapan-Guatemalan highlands and reported absence from public collections since ~1935 (Croat 1983), have conspired to lead several experienced aroid specialist to conclude that this definite rara avis is of a hybrid origin. Es wächst in große Dimension trotz dieser könnte noch jung sein. Above left, a large wild-collected plant that originated from a de-accession obtained from the Marie Selby BG in 2000. Vivarium conditions are fantastic for this plant, but of course, it will not reach its full potential. This species has only recently been introduced to cultivation in the U.S. and was subsequently published in late 2020 (Croat & O.Ortiz). This is one of the very attractive leaf forms that is currently popular on global markets that appear to show more tolerance to heat than other ecotypes. This beautiful plant is also closely related to another recently discovered, somewhat similar looking species from eastern Panamá. New leaf on a young, seed-grown Anthurium carlablackiae. Although described by Jean Linden in 1860, it remains a bit of an enigma. It occurs discontinuously as a very compact terrestrial or lithophyte on karst, discontinuously at low and lower middle elevations in tropical wet forest from northern Chiapan highlands along the Oaxacan border to the lowlands of northwestern Guatemalan in the Sierra de Chinajá, Alta Verapaz Department. $137.50 . Anthurium forgetii - NSE Tropicals. In true A. marmoratum, leaves can easily exceed 4’/1.25 m in length in some exceptional forms. Hi, If anyone here is familiar with anthuriums, could someone help ID this one? Trials have shown that cutting-grown plants artificially maintained as untrellised, terrestrial runners can retain their cordate, blackish-colored, velvety juvenile leaves indefinitely. Anthurium forgetii growing as a terrestrial in nature in lowland tropical rainforest, Antioquia Department, Colombia. Discerning buyers should look for plants with clear, credible parentage from the very few reputable sources known to grow it, either from divisions or from seed, and not just a “name” on something that “could” (?) While quaint, they bear no resemblance to any wild forms. Unlike the many Regale currently on sale that’s only been in SG for less than a Chat to Buy Not in stock. FREE shipping, €4.26 Below right, a mature leaf of an immense specimen superbly grown by Dylan Hannon at the Huntington Botanical Garden in southern California. Among other things, it lacks the contrasting leaf veins that identify this species and is much closer to A. papillilaminum than to crystallinum although it has a somewhat different ripe fruit color than both of these species. aff. This is a conspicuous feature in this species that is shared to a much lesser degree in some of the fully mature A. aff. Anthurium Moodeanum. Note that there are a number of species in section Cardiolonchium that do NOT have velvety upper leaf surfaces, such as the central Panamanian endemic A. cerrocampanense as well as some populations of more widespread and variable species like A. rubrinervium/sagittatum and A. ochranthum. Two readily differentiated forms of Anthurium warocqueanum as young F1s, shown above in 6”/15 cm pots and grown in Guatemala. This cross produced very few viable seeds and is obviously dominated by the A. magnificum seed parent in terms of general aspect when young, but has the leaf venation, terete petioles and overall size of A. warocqueanum when mature. Over the past several years, both wild-collected and artificially propagated material has become available via exports from Andean country nurseries. I hybridized this species with A. reflexinervium as the seed parent several years later. Unfortunately, most A. dressleri do not have this spectacular near black velvet leaf color, which seems a recessive trait. Western and southern Colombia are particularly rich in section Cardiolonchium diversity, so the final count for the section will almost certainly be higher as previously unexplored areas of the country are botanized. Left, a large wild example of Anthurium rioclaroense (ined.) Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsy’s advertising platform to promote their items. Obviously, it alludes to the stark white ribcage or fishbone pattern that is a large part of their appeal and is pronounced “ess-keh-let-oh”. Primary vein pattern suggests that it is the same species shown above that I grew in Guatemala, also from the Colombian Altiplano. Properly documented, domestically produced seed-grown plants are almost always easier to grow and are immeasurably better from a plant conservation standpoint. In this case, the conversion is not the product of higher light intensity. There are several more or less recognizable ecotypes and local variants that are worth collecting, especially the plants with long, narrow, dark green leaves and a sparse number of leaf vein. I was a bit unconvinced about the allure of this species when I saw the first imports, but once I cultivated a couple I have to admit that it has grown on me. Comments made recently by a correspondent who researches the origins of color in iridescent leaf tropical plants tentatively ascribes this showy visual effect to “micro-micro” papillate epidermal cells and a very thin cuticle layer. This baby is the result of that pairing. Anthurium warocqueanum growing as an epiphyte in nature, foothill rainforest in western Colombia. Anthurium Regale Medium. It is a fairly compact terrestrial or lithophytic species on limestone, including the possible synonym or natural hybrid A. lezamae and occurs discontinuously at middle elevations in cloud forests of the northern and eastern Chiapan highlands in southeastern México and on into western Guatemala along the border region. Petiole profiles can also vary but are conspicuously winged with quadrate or pentagonal profiles in cross-section. It is a much darker form than my other 2. Anthurium leuconeurum – is known from horticulture since at least the early 1860s when it was described by Lemaire from a cultivated plant in a Belgian collection, reportedly secured by natural history collector Auguste Ghiesbreght in 1839 or 1840. 6-8″ tall Anthurium warocqueanum – dark form x green seedling $ 375.00. Dylan recalls picking it up from Colombian natural history guide, Emilio Constantino, on a trip they did together around Calí some years back. Velvet-leaf anthuriums with contrast-colored leaf veins (esqueletos - see below) have been justifiably popular in ornamental horticulture since the late 19th century. Anthurium villenaorum (ined.) Photo of the lower leaf surfaces of two specimens of velvet-leafed Upper Amazonian Philodendron cf. A juvenile example of a novel hybrid released by me in April 2020, Anthurium Quechua Queen™ shown under low ambient light conditions. and A. cirinoi, two western Colombian narrow endemics from the Valle del Cauca and Chocó Provinces, respectively. This is what some growers in the U.S. refer to as the “dark form”. This extremely desirable species can be quite variable in leaf shape and size in cultivation and at this locality, almost certainly due to genetic influence of the sympatric A. ochranthum. Greenhouse grown for most of their lives, he cultivated two as houseplants in his Guatemalan home (shown above left in 2013 on a dining room sideboard and right on top of his refrigerator) as well as another very nice example in his office. Small bag. A well-grown plant is always a treasure to own but they do require plenty of space to show its fully mature leaves (>48”/1.25 m) off. All of these species can develop very robust stems. The best forms possess almost black velvet upper surfaces and violet crystalline undersides to their long, narrow leaves. Shown above right, two attractive but poorly-known section Cardiolonchium; at left the compact, terrestrial Anthurium sp. Dismiss notification. Once established, it seems fairly straightforward as a warm greenhouse plant. crystallinum with exceptional form and color. These convex cells are what give velutinous leaf aroids their “velvety” aspect. Leaf proportions in terms of length-to-width ratios, relative basal lobe height and shape, primary vein patterns and specific geographic origin, when available from a credible source, are all important things to take into account when making an identification. It hybridizes promiscuously on both bench and in nature and in my experience its genetics usually dominate in crosses. This species’ apparent genetic fluidity may prove useful in creating novelty hybrids going forward, but for now results have proven a bit disappointing. One of Jean Linden’s plates showing true Anthurium crystallinum in L’Illustration Horticole. Cardiolonchium), its leaf blades grow to ~30”/75 cm. OUT OF STOCK. and some broaf leaf A. marmoratum relatives. This commonly leads to confused identifications, even by very experienced botanists and amateur naturalists. A very striking example of Anthurium aff. Item Condition. 1 199 kr Anthurium Draconopertum. ‘Voodoo Child’™, elsewhere in this article. Nonetheless, structures that facilitate rapid leaf drying would be an advantage in the permanently wet rainforest and tropical pluvial forest ecosystems these plants inhabit. Enter minimum price to. Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available. Author’s collection. These are nine year-old plants shown grown in a greenhouse in Guatemala in 2013. 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