| Anthurium veitchii | |
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| Anthurium veitchii in the Dresden Botanical Garden | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Anthurium |
| Species: | A. veitchii |
| Binomial name | |
| Anthurium veitchii Mast. | |
Anthurium veitchii, the king anthurium, is an epiphytic species of flowering plant in the genus Anthurium native to Colombia. It is grown in more temperate climates as a greenhouse or houseplant for its large, pendulous leaves that can be several feet long.
The Latin specific epithet veitchii refers to a longstanding group of plant nurseries based in Exeter, UK, originated by John Veitch.
References
- "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". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2018-10-21.
- Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
External links
Media related to Anthurium veitchii at Wikimedia Commons
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