7/17/2023 0 Comments Flamingo plant leaf![]() Antimicrobial / Flowers, Stems, Leaves and Roots: Study evaluated the phytochemical constituents and antimicrobial activity of different solvent extracts of flowers, leaf, stem, and roots of A.Formaldehyde Removal: Anthurium andraeanum was in the top 15% of 40 woody and herbaceous foliage plants tested for formaldehyde removal.As an air-filtering plant, anthurium removes formaldehyde, ammonia, xylene and toluene. Air-Filtering: In the NASA Clean Air Study, Anthurium adraeanum is in the list of indoor plants that may remove toxic agents from the air, helping neutralize the effects of sick building syndrome.Poultice also used for muscle aches and cramps: Leaves are wrapped around the neck and back. A Belize healer reports on the use of anthurium in stem for discomforts of arthritis and rheumatism: Leaves are cut and boiled in a pot, and the user seats over it with a blanket. In China, reportedly used for rheumatic pains. Crushed leaves rubbed on caterpillar sores. Elsewhere, flower ash reportedly used to treat boils. In La Union, Philippines, indigenous peoples drink leaf decoction for kidney diseases. Studies have suggested air-cleaning, antibacterial, antifungal, anticancer properties. Considered antimicrobial, air-filtering. Plant components known to cause allergic reactions. Occasional reports of intense eye and skin itching when in close proximity, without actual contact, raising the possibility of airborne allergens. The calcium oxalate crystals can also cause irritation of the skin and eyes. Leaves and stems contain minute, sharp crystals, or raphides of calcium oxalate that can cause swelling and burning of the lips, mouth, and throat, and sometimes, difficulty swallowing and breathing. Also contains proteolytic enzymes that can induce histamine release and cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Whole plant, especially the sap, yields calcium oxalate crystals. ![]() Two new flavones were identified through spectroscopic analysis as 4" '-(3,4-dimethoxycinnamoyl)-embinin (2) and 4" '-ferruloyl-embinin (3). ( 16) Study of leaves isolated three flavone 6-C-glycosides. Study of various plant parts for phytoconstituents yielded alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, phlobatannins, steroids, and tannins. Popular pot or cut flower because of its longevity. ![]() Flowers are slender, finger-like or tail like spadix above a shiny, waxy, crinkled, heart-shaped spathe, red to bright orange. Each leaf is held on a 30 to 60 centimeter petiole. Leaves are large, dark, glossy, oblong or heart-shaped, up to 30 centimeters in length. Etymology: The name derives from Greek words anthos, meaning flower, and oura, meaning a tail, referring to the spadix.Īnthurium is an evergreen perennial plant that can grown to a meter in height. It is one of the plants listed in the NASA Clean Air Study as effective in removing formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and ammonia from the air. It is a member of the family Araceae which consists of 108 genera and approximately 3750 monocotyledonous species. ![]() Anthurium is second, only to orchid, among tropical cut flowers. It ranks ninth in the global flower trade. Anthurium is the national flower of Mauritius. Anthurium andraeanum Linden ex André is an accepted name. ![]()
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