It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, such as Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.

[1] Anthopterus wardii is a flowering shrub with flowers ranging from pink to orange in color and 8–10 mm long.

Its leaves are elliptic to ovate-elliptic and 4–10 x 1.5–3.5 cm in size.

Anthopterus wardii has possible health benefits based on its antioxidant properties and phenolic profile.

[3] This can be the precursor for many compounds with health benefits including, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic activities.