Anthurium villenaorum

Villena's Anthurium

Wild SpeciesUltra Rare Species
££££ · CollectorVery LowPeru (San Martín region, humid shaded montane rainforest)
Villena's Anthurium

Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply cordate, velvety
leaf Length20-40 cm
leaf Width14-28 cm
petiole ColorShort, dark green to reddish
venationBold, contrasting pale venation on near-black velvety blade
textureVelvety
variegationNone
growth HabitTight compact crown with visible ephemeral roots, epiphytic

About

Anthurium villenaorum, described by Croat, is a compact epiphytic species from the humid, shaded montane rainforests of Peru's San Martín region — growing on tree trunks and branches in high humidity with filtered light, abundant rainfall, and consistently warm conditions year-round. The deeply cordate, velvety leaves are dark green to nearly black, with bold and strikingly contrasting pale venation that rivals the finest velvet anthuriums in visual impact. Short petioles and a tight crown with visible ephemeral roots give it an admirably neat habit. Inflorescences are rarely produced in cultivation, adding a further layer of mystique. Villenaorum has become one of the most discussed species among advanced Anthurium collectors — genuinely rare, genuinely beautiful, and genuinely difficult to grow to its full potential outside a precisely controlled environment.

Climate Profile

OriginPeru (San Martín region, humid shaded montane rainforest)
HumidityVery high humidity (85-95%)
Temperature18-27°C
LightLow to medium indirect light
FamilyAraceae
GenusAnthurium

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Quick Facts

growth HabitCompact epiphyte, self-heading
mature SizeSmall to Medium (25-50 cm)
lightLow to medium indirect light
humidityVery high humidity (85-95%)
temperature18-27°C
difficultyAdvanced
growth SpeedSlow
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