Philodendron linnaei

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Philodendron linnaei
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. linnaei
Binomial name
Philodendron linnaei
Synonyms [1]
  • Philodendron decurrensK.Krause
  • Philodendron nobileW.Bull
  • Philodendron notabileW.Bull

Philodendron linnaei is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to wet tropical areas of South America. [1] A hemi-epiphyte and climber with obovate leaves, it has found some use as a slow-growing houseplant. [2] Its growth alternates between long, thin, leafless zones between much shorter and thicker zones with globular clusters of leaves. [3]

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted: [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Philodendron linnaei Kunth". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  2. "Philodendron linnaei Kunth". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  3. Bown, Deni (2000). Aroids - Plants of the Arum Family. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 213. ISBN   978-1-60469-201-3.