Anthurium cutucuense explained

Anthurium cutucuense is an endangered species of plant in the genus Anthurium endemic to Ecuador.^{[1] [2]} It is an epiphytic subshrub which grows in the cloud forests of the lower Andes. The species is named after the Cordillera de Cutucú mountain range where it was first collected.^[3] Its most distinctive feature is tri-lobed leaves which have a bullate texture and a red midrib.^[4]

Notes and References

1. 15231-2 . Anthurium cutucuense .
2. Book: Govaerts . Rafaël . World Checklist and Bibliography of Araceae (and Acoraceae) . Frodin . D. G. . 2002 . Royal Botanic Gardens . 978-1-84246-036-8 . 124 . en.
3. Madison . Michael . 1978 . The Species of Anthurium with Palmately Divided Leaves . Selbyana . 2 . 2/3 . 239–282 . 41759471 . 0361-185X.
4. Book: Offolter, Enid . Welcome to the Jungle: Rare Tropical Houseplants to Collect, Grow, and Love . Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed . 2022 . 978-1-9848-5994-5 . 50 . en.