Carla Black discovered the original plant Anthurium carlablackiae in the area around Puerto Obaldia (Panama) in 2009. She found it on an expedition where she was originally looking for heliconias. Carla Black lives in Panama in the province of Chiriquí. Dr. Thomas Croat and Orlando Ortiz gave the plant the name Anthurium carlablackiae in honor of its discoverer.
The petioles are short, red and ribbed. They can also turn dark after some time. The cataphyll is also red.
The leaves are heart-shaped. Depending on the maturity of the plant, the fresh maturing leaves can be red or reddish-green. The abaxial section of the leaf surface is pale and has red primary lateral veins. Adult leaves are dark blue-green, sometimes almost black. Colder temperatures and less light can make them darker.
The veins are white and often slightly green in color. There are four basal veins on each side of the leaf, which originate from the sinus. It is narrow, V-shaped, almost closed and sometimes slightly reddish-purple in color.
Inflorescence:
The spathe is broad and egg-shaped. It is white with pinkish edges. When it has been successfully pollinated, it changes from white to green. The spadix is yellow-green, short and cylindrical. The spadix is usually shorter than the spathe. However, there are also populations where this is not the case. When it is ready for pollination, it changes color to yellow.
The berries are white with a purple top. They contain 1-2 seeds.
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