Anthurium veitchii
| Anthurium veitchii | |
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| Anthurium veitchii in the Dresden Botanical Garden | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Anthurium |
| Species: | A. veitchii
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| Binomial name | |
| Anthurium veitchii | |
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Anthurium veitchii, the king anthurium, is a species of epiphytic flowering plant in the family Araceae.[1][2] It is endemic to Colombia.[3] It is grown in more temperate climates as a greenhouse or houseplant for its large, pendulous leaves that can be several feet long.[4]
The Latin specific epithet veitchii refers to a longstanding group of plant nurseries based in Exeter, UK, originated by John Veitch.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Anthurium veitchii Mast". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Anthurium veitchii Mast". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 4 February 2026.
- ^ "Anthurium veitchii Mast., Gard. Chron., n.s., 6: 772 (1876).", World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ "The Most Popular Houseplants of Spring 2018". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.