Anthurium Subsignatum - Rare

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Naming

Anthurium subsignatum was described and the name validly published by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott in 1861.

Taxonomy

Anthurium subsignatum is a species in the genus Anthurium which contains between 871 and 1203 species and belongs to the family of the Araceae (Arum Family). The type species of the genus is Anthurium acaule.

Characteristics

Growth

The shrubs reach heights of 1 to 1.2 metres.

Leaves

Anthurium subsignatum is evergreen. The leaves are simple. They are hastate and petiolate with entire margins and reticulate venation.

Flowers and Fruits

Anthurium subsignatum produces solitary light greenish yellow spathae. The shrubs produce berries.

Distribution

Anthurium subsignatum is native to Costa Rica.

Cultivation

Location and general conditions

The shrubs prefer a sunny to half-shady situation on moist soil. The substrate should be sandy loam or sandy clay. The plants tolerate temperatures only above at least 1°C.

Toxicity

The plants are toxic.