Anthurium hebetatilaminum Croat & J.Rodr.

• Genus: Anthurium
• Botanical Background: Described by Thomas B. Croat and Jimena Rodriguez de Salvador in 1995 (Aroideana 18: 73), based on specimens collected in the Endesa Reserve, Pichincha Province;  specimens are housed at the Missouri Botanical Garden (MO) and Santa Cruz herbarium (SCZ)

• Geographical Range: Restricted to the western slopes of the Andes in Pichincha Province, Ecuador.
• Environment: Epiphyte in primary subtropical montane rainforests, where humidity is high and light is diffused under the canopy.

Leaves

• Blades broadly ovate
• Matte lower surface
• Petioles sharply sulcate and C‑shaped in cross‑section

Inflorescence (Spadix & Spathe)

• Spathes green with oblong‑lanceolate
• Spadices dark violet‑purple

Growth Habit

• Epiphytic habit
• Short internodes and persistent cataphyll bases
• No tubers or rhizomes

Light Requirements

• Bright filtered light
• Avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch 

Watering & Humidity

• Water weekly
• Allow the top 2.5 cm of soil to dry between waterings
• Maintain humidity above 60%

Soil & Potting Mix

• A coarse, well‑draining mix of orchid bark, perlite, and peat‑based substrate

Temperature & Fertilizer

• Temperatures between 18–29 °C (65–85 °F)

• Feed monthly with a balanced, water‑soluble fertilizer at half strength during the growing season

Division and Stem Cuttings

• Propagate by dividing established clumps
• Root stem cuttings in moist medium

Seeds

• Seeds are rarely used
• Require sowing in vermiculite at around 21 °C (70 °F) under cover, with consistent moisture

Typical Issues

• Spider mites, mealybugs, and aphids

Treatment Recommendations

• Remove pests manually
• Insecticidal soap or neem oil
• Improving drainage
• Reducing watering

• Listed as Vulnerable due to habitat loss
• Endemic to a restricted range in Ecuador

• Valued by collectors for its rare status and distinctive leaf morphology and inflorescence

Wild Population Status

• Classified as vulnerable
• With ongoing threats from deforestation

Market Availability

• Rare in cultivation
• Found only through specialized aroid nurseries and private collections