Product information "Anthurium cubense"
| Name: | Anthurium cubense, Engl. 1898 |
| Synonyms: | unknown |
| Etymology: | cubense = occuring in Cuba |
| Propagation: | divisions |
| Origin: | Central America, Caribbean |
| Habitat: | epiphytic and/or terrestrial, in dry places in warm-humid forests in exposed places at altitudes from 0-600m. |
| Notes: | Besides the striking leaf veins, the spadix of Anthurium cubense is particularly striking. It can grow 15-20cm long, and turns dark purple-red as it matures. The fruits are small, bright red berries about >5mm in size. This may indicate dispersal via birds; bright coloration usually attracts feathered friends, who then spread the seeds via their digestion. How the propagation really takes place, however, is not yet clear. |
