Anthurium is a large genus of about 600–800 (possibly 1,000) species of flowering plants, belonging to the arum family (Araceae). Anthurium can also be called "flamingo flower" or "boy flower", both referring to the structure of the spathe and spadix.
The
Anthurium was discovered in 1876 in Colombia.
The red, heart-shaped flower of
Anthuriums is really a spathe or a waxy, modified leaf flaring out from
the base of a fleshy spike (spadix) where the tiny real flowers grow.
In Greek, the name Anthurium
means tail flower. The plant's stem lengths may grow to a height of 15-20
inches depending on the size of the spathe, i.e., the bigger the spathe, the
longer the stem.
Being popular foliage plants,
Anthuriums are grown for their attractive flowering bracts which are popular
with the cut flower trade.
All parts of the anthurium plant,
are poisonous. If ingested, may cause mild stomach disorders. The anthurium plant's sap can cause
skin irritation.
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