''Anthurium argyrostachyum'' is a species of plant in the genus ''
Anthurium'' native to
Ecuador and
Colombia
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Growing as a small shrub or an
epiphyte
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it is best recognized by its foliage that has triangular or arrowhead-like shape, a long central lobe, and parallel veins.
It is a member of the section ''Polyneurium'', and is thus related to ''
Anthurium corrugatum'', ''
Anthurium panduriforme'', and others that share its parallel venation and other characteristics.
References
argyrostachyum
Plants described in 1901
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