Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Varkstert-anthurium, Flamingo flower, Pigtail plant, Anthurium

Family: Araceae (Aroid)

Distribution: South America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: Anthuriums were historically grown in the shade of cocoa and citrus in producing regions such as Trinidad and Tobago. Today, plants are grown intensively under cover and are often multiplied using micropropagation techniques. The inflorescences are graded for the cut flower industry according to the width of the spathe.