Anthurium Diabloense was first described in 2022 and originates from eastern Guatemala. It owes its name to the place where it was first discovered - Los Cayos del Diablo. The Latin ending "-ense" thus refers to this geographical origin. It belongs to the section Andiphilum, which also includes A. clarinervium.
A. diabloense is identifiable by several characteristic morphological features. The leaves are arrow-shaped, glossy, and range in color from mint to grayish-green. Particularly striking are the curved veins that run across the surface, giving the species a textured appearance. They are extremely robust - an indication of their adaptability to the climatic conditions of their native region.
This adaptive potential is also reflected in the roots, which are very thick, indicating, among other things, the often drier soils of the region.
The berries of this species are exceptionally large and turn from vibrant orange to deep red when ripe. This striking feature clearly distinguishes it from related species.
Within the section Andiphilum, A. diabloense is closely related to well-known species such as A. clarinervium , but differs significantly in leaf structure, color and fruit morphology.
A. diabloense is often confused with A. berriozabalense. While both species have similar growth habits, closer inspection reveals clear differences in leaf coloration, venation, and fruit shape.
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