Anthurium rugulosum

Rugose Anthurium

Wild SpeciesRare Species
£££ · RareVery LowEcuador (humid montane forest understory)
Rugose Anthurium

Morphology

leaf ShapeElongated-cordate with pronounced corrugations
leaf Length20-40 cm
leaf Width14-28 cm
petiole ColorShort, green
venationStrongly raised, forming rugose bullate pattern across dark blade
textureStrongly rugose, bullate, thick-substanced
variegationNone
growth HabitDense close-crowned basal rosette, terrestrial

About

Anthurium rugulosum, described by Sodiro, is a compact terrestrial Anthurium from the humid montane forests of Ecuador, growing on the shaded forest floor or low on humus-covered roots and rotting wood in consistently moist conditions. The leaf surface is the defining feature: strongly rugose and bullate, with prominent corrugations and thick substance that give the elongated-cordate blades a deeply textured, almost relief-map quality — dark green and dramatic from any angle. Short petioles arise from a close-formed crown, keeping the plant tight and compact. Among the textured anthuriums, rugulosum is particularly valued for the intensity of its surface patterning and the clean, architectural quality of its overall form, making it an important and eagerly sought addition to any serious collection.

Climate Profile

OriginEcuador (humid montane forest understory)
HumidityVery high humidity (80-90%)
Temperature17-26°C (cool-tolerant montane)
LightLow to medium indirect light
FamilyAraceae
GenusAnthurium

Market Analysis

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£80 – £300
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Quick Facts

growth HabitCompact terrestrial, self-heading
mature SizeSmall to Medium (30-55 cm)
lightLow to medium indirect light
humidityVery high humidity (80-90%)
temperature17-26°C (cool-tolerant montane)
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
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