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Coyoacán, CDMX

Anthurium andraeanum

Flamingo-Lily

The identification is based on the distinctive floral structure characteristic of the genus Anthurium. The primary subject exhibits large, glossy, heart-shaped green leaves and a prominent inflorescence composed of a waxy, bright red, heart-shaped spathe and a straight, yellowish spadix. These features are the hallmark of Anthurium andraeanum, a widely cultivated ornamental plant.

Overview

Conservation

Not evaluated

Anthurium andraeanum, also known as Édouard François André's Tailflower, is a flowering plant species in the family Araceae that is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a winner of the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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Observation

Location

Coyoacán, CDMX

Observed

October, 11:16 AM

Weather

Cloudy, 68F

Shared

October 3, 2026

Also known as

Flamingo-lily
Anthurium
Flamingo-flower
Oilcloth-flower
Painter's-palette

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Alismatales

Family

Araceae

Genus

Anthurium