Anthurium schlechtendalii

Anthurium schlechtendalii Kunth Morphology

About Anthurium schlechtendalii Kunth

Anthurium schlechtendalii is a bird's-nest type species native to regions spanning from Mexico down to northern South America. It functions as both an epiphyte and a terrestrial plant, often found nesting in tree crotches or growing on the humid forest floor. It has large, strap-like leaves that emerge in a rosette from a central crown. Adapted to warm and wet tropical environments, it is grown by collectors for its architectural form and robust root system.