Araceae
Anthurium ernestii Engl.
Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Species Parent: Anthurium Status: Valid
Vegetative Morphology
Habit: Epiphytic
Main axis: very short, rosulate
Branch: none
Leaves: verticillate, lanceolate
Stipules: the cataphylls persisiting as brownish fibers
Exudate: none
Reproductive Morphology
Inflorescence: cylindroid, withish to yellowish
Other
Distribution: This species ranges from Ecuador, Colombia, Brasil, Peru and Bolivia. Is easily recognized by the shape of the inflorescence (cylindroind) and the colour of the main veins on dry (orangish).
Typification
Basionym: Anthurium ernestii
Basionym Citation: Das Pflanzenreich IV. 23(Heft 21): 80. 1895.
Type Locality: Peru. San MartÃn: Pongo de Cainarachi (B).
Type Collection: Ule 6325