Forgetii Dark Form
velvetinky darkpeltate
Anthurium forgetii
About
Unique among velvet-leaved Anthuriums for lacking a basal sinus, giving its leaves a distinctive ovate shape. Native to Colombian cloud forests. The dark form is particularly prized by collectors.
Typical traits
velvet textureno sinussilver veination
Notable forms
dark formsilver form
Taxonomy
- GenusAnthuriumSectionCardiolonchiumDescribed byN.E.Br.Year1906
Habitat & Distribution
- Native regionColombiaHabitatWet tropical forest, epiphytic subshrub
Individual Plants
Individual plants of this species in the archiveCrosses involving this species
Hybrid crosses where one parent belongs to this species
Red Crystallinum × forgetii dark form
velvetbold veinspeltate
forgetii × warocqueanum
velvetthin veinspeltate
Ace of Spades × forgetii dark form
velvetinky darkpeltate