Anthurium clarinervium

Anthurium clarinervium is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae native to Chiapas, Mexico.

The Anthurium genus is known to contain approximately 1,000 species, resulting in one of the most diverse Central American tropical plant genera.

[2] It has ovate, deeply-lobed leaves, resembling a love heart, with whitish veins,[3] atop stems that are 1–2 cm thick.

[9] Although it grows naturally in tropical climates, many people find it to have attractive qualities, resulting in a high demand as a house plant.

Toxic harm results from the presence of calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves which can cause improper mineral absorption and inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract.

Ingesting this plant can cause drooling, nausea, trouble swallowing or breathing, diarrhea, and pain in the mouth and throat.

It also does not do well in direct sunlight, and may burn under intense heat and the leaves will turn a lighter green or pale yellow or wilt.

Anthurium clarinervium spadix [ 8 ]
Anthurium clarinervium occurs in Chiapas, Mexico