Philodendron brandtianum is a species of plant in the genus Philodendron.[1] A climbing epiphyte that closely hugs its host tree, it is native to southern Colombia, northern Brazil, and Bolivia in seasonally dry areas. It is also grown in temperate regions as a house plant,[2] where it is best known for the heavy silver variegation on its juvenile leaves. It is sometimes confused for Philodendron hederaceum and Philodendron variifolium.[3][4]
Philodendron brandtianum | |
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Philodendron brandtianum growing in habitat in Colombia | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Araceae |
Genus: | Philodendron |
Species: | P. brandtianum
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Binomial name | |
Philodendron brandtianum K.Krause
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References
edit- ^ "Philodendron brandtianum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- ^ Steinkopf, Lisa Eldred (2017-10-23). Houseplants: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Growing, and Caring for Indoor Plants. Cool Springs Press. p. 148. ISBN 978-1-59186-690-9.
- ^ "Philodendron brandtianum, Philodendron variifolium, Philodendron brandtianum K. Krause, Exotic Rainforest rare tropical plants, Philodendron brandtianum". www.exoticrainforest.com. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
- ^ Steinkopf, Lisa Eldred (2019-10-29). Houseplants (mini): A Guide to Choosing and Caring for Indoor Plants. Cool Springs Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-7603-6592-2.