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Anthurium clarinervium also known for its common name Velvet Cardboard Anthurium. This is a species of plant in the family Araceae, native to Chiapas, Mexico. The Anthurium genus is known to contain up to 1,000 species of plant, causing it to be one of the most diverse American tropical plant genus.

Description
A. clarinervium is a deep forest green colored plant with a velvety surface, containing reticulate venation which is an uncommon venation pattern in most monocots. The veins vary in an ivory or light green color and are usually 1 cm in width. It has ovate, deeply-lobed leaves with whitish veins, atop stems that are 1–2 cm thick. It grows naturally as an epiphyte. This species has been unofficially placed in the category of Esqueleto herbs. The name Esqueleto is a Spanish term meaning skeleton, which describes the pattern of veins coursing throughout the leaves and resembles a ribcage.

Distribution
Anthurium clarinervium tends to grow in wet disturbed forests or elevated cloudy environments. They are found naturally in Mexico. Anthurium clarinervium is an aroid perennial that flourishes in shaded regions of Mexico’s limestone ledges.

History
A. clarinervium was only first discovered in the 1950s in a small region in southern Mexico, growing at an elevation of 2500-3800 ft. They were found in rainforest regions in soil that contained quite a bit of limestone. This kind of soil is known to be karst. It is also believed that this anthurium was found in regions of Panama. This type of anthurium is found to also thrive off of other plant's nutrients, through water absorption from other plants and get the different nutrients from leaves and debris in the rain

Cultivars
A. clarinervium originates from tropical rainforests in areas around the Amazon. Although it grows naturally in tropical climates, many people find it to be a very attractive plant which causes a lot of people to want to buy it and have it as a house plant. This plant is both a horticulture plant and a natural plant that can live in tropical settings in nature. Anthuriums are the new up and coming house plant that is coming to nurseries. People like the look of this species of plant because it sometimes can bloom for many months or because of its vast foliage that it contains like A. clarinervium. Anthuriums tend to be expensive when used as houseplants, but that it because their difficult climate that they live in. It is not easy to match the natural environment of an Anthurium, but because an Anthurium is an epiphyte, they can survive many different habitats that are not similar to their normal humid rainforest environment.

Toxicity
Anthurium clarinervium is poisonous to both humans and common pets upon ingestion. Toxic harm results from the presence of calcium oxalate crystals in the leaves which can cause improper mineral absorption and inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract. Ingesting this plant can cause drooling, nausea, trouble swallowing or breathing, diarrhea, and painful mouth and throat. Remedies include removing all parts of the plant, and rinsing our mouth with either milk or water. The calcium in the crystals and milk will bind together and reduce pain. "

Cultivation
Sunlight is required for this plant but not directly. As it prefers temperatures ranging from low 70°F to low 80°F, the humidity should be maintained at approximately 50% or higher. The addition of modest fertilization will also provide the necessities for this plant to flourish. Aerated and loose soil is desired with levels of moisture remaining on the mild side.