Carlablackiae
Anthurium
Carlablackiae hybridization has developed its own diverse world of cultivars and sub cultivars with multiple naming/numbering systems utilized for cataloguing to ensure clear traces of lineage.
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...It was named in honor of Carla Black, an American botanist, in recognition of her contributions to plant science and discovery of the species. Carlablackiae is known for its unique and striking appearance, particularly its foliage color and veins, and is considered quite rare in cultivation.
The Anthurium Carlablackiae was discovered in 2009 in the cloud forests of Panama bordering Colombia
similar to other Anthurium species it has a spadix and spathe inflorescence, but the characteristics of the white spathe with pink pigmentation elevate it within the velvet species.
and manageable growth compared to some larger Anthurium varieties. This makes it an attractive option for collectors who prefer a more contained, yet stunning addition to their collections.
is one of the more desired Carlablackiae traits with some cultivars possessing a near black foliage that provide a high contract to the typical white veining.
with a deeply textured, almost leathery appearance and an elongated, narrow shape with prominent venation giving them a bold, architectural look that stands out compared to other Anthurium species.
features
This striking understory velvet has several features that attract collectors. These features include (but certainly aren’t limited to):
Wu2
(Scott Cohen, Florida)
OG4
RA13
Carlablackiae hybridization has developed its own diverse world of cultivars and sub cultivars with multiple naming/numbering systems utilized for cataloguing to ensure clear traces of lineage. The majority of Carlablackiae cultivars currently known were established by Rory Anotolak, indicated by the “RA” naming convention. Examples of popular Carlablackiae cultivars are:
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