Anthurium regale

Anthurium regale is a species of plant in the genus Anthurium native to Peru.[1][2] It is best known for its large, cordate leaves with deep white veins.[3] It was first described by Europeans in the 1866 edition of La Belgique Horticole, where it was noted to be first collected for the houseplant trade by Gustav Wallis during his time working for Jean Jules Linden.

Anthurium regale
Anthurium regale at The Living Rainforest
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Anthurium
Species:
A. regale
Binomial name
Anthurium regale
Linden

References

  1. "Anthurium regale Linden", World Checklist of Vascular Plants
  2. "Anthurium regale". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  3. Offolter, Enid (31 May 2022). Welcome to the Jungle: Rare Tropical Houseplants to Collect, Grow, and Love. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed. p. 61. ISBN 978-1-9848-5995-2.


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