Name: Anthurium nigrolaminum

Etymology: The name used in horticulture is derived from the Latin niger, meaning “black,” and lamina, meaning “leaf blade.”

Origin: Southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, and northeastern Peru.

Location/Growing conditions: The plant is reported from tropical moist and wet forests at elevations of approximately 160–1,250 m and grows under varying light and soil conditions. We recommend warm conditions of around 20–29 °C, high humidity, good air circulation, and bright, filtered light.

Description and notes: Its firm, leathery leaves with a thick waxy coating are characteristic and can appear dark green to almost black. The name has not yet been definitively resolved taxonomically; therefore, we have refrained from providing an unconfirmed author citation. Keep a coarse, humus-rich aroid substrate evenly moist and avoid waterlogging.