Araceae
Anthurium gracile (Rudge) Schott
Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Species Parent: Anthurium Status: Valid
Taxonomic Classification
Classification: This species belongs to Section Leptanthurium
Vegetative Morphology
Habit: Epiphytic
Main axis: very short
Branch: none
Leaves: Geniculum conspicuous, blades long lanceolate, with the midvein very conspicuous
Stipules: cataphills persisting entire, brownish
Exudate: none
Reproductive Morphology
Inflorescence: reddish, spathe reflex, peduncle very long
Flowers: 2 or 3 on each spire
Fruit: bright red
Infructescence: pendant
Seeds: 2 per berry
Other
Distribution: This is a widespread species, A gracile ranges from Central America to Peru and Bolivia in South America.
Typification
Type Citation: Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Litteratur, Theater und Mode 1829(3): 828. 1829.
Basionym: Pothos gracilis Rudge
Basionym Citation: Histoire des plantes de la Guiane Françoise 1: 23, t. 32. 1805.
Type Locality: French Guiana
Type Collection: Martin s.n.
Types Deposited at: Holotype: Herb. Rudge, BM