Philodendron linnaei

Philodendron linnaei
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. linnaei
Binomial name
Philodendron linnaei
Synonyms[1]
  • Philodendron decurrens K.Krause
  • Philodendron nobile W.Bull
  • Philodendron notabile W.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]

  • Philodendron linnaei var. linnaei – entire range
  • Philodendron linnaei var. rionegrense G.S.Bunting – Colombia, Venezuela

References

  1. ^ a b c "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.


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