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Heinrich Wilhelm Schott addressed the problem of providing improved taxonomy and created the genus Philodendron and described it in 1829. [24] The genus was first spelled as 'Philodendrum', but in 1832, Schott published a system for classifying plants in the family Araceae titled Meletemata Botanica in which he provided a method of classifying ...
Philodendron erubescens, the blushing philodendron or red-leaf philodendron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Colombia. [1] [2] It is a robust evergreen climber growing to 3–6 m (10–20 ft), with red stems and heart-shaped leaves up to 40 cm (16 in) in length.
Winifred May Mones, Marquesa de Casa Maury (née Birkin, formerly Dudley Ward; 28 July 1894 – 16 March 1983), commonly known by her first married name as Freda Dudley Ward, was an English socialite. She was best known for being a married paramour of Edward, Prince of Wales, who later became Edward VIII.
Philodendron alternans Schott – Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) Philodendron alticola Croat & Grayum – E. Costa Rica to W. Panama; Philodendron altomacaense Nadruz & Mayo – Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) Philodendron amargalense Croat & M.M.Mora – Colombia (Chocó) Philodendron ampamii Croat – N. Peru; Philodendron amplisinum G.S.Bunting ...
Philodendron billietiae [(bi·lli·et·i·ae) pronounced “bili ətiā”)] is a hemi-epiphytic species of plant in the genus Philodendron native to Brazil, Guyana, and French Guiana. [1] A relatively recent discovery in 1995, P. billietiae is known especially for its distinctive orange-yellow petioles and wavy, ridged leaf edges.
Parts of the plant are known to contain calcium oxalate crystals in varying concentrations. When ingested in large quantities, P. hederaceum cannot be properly digested. These calcium oxalate crystals are deposited in organs such as the kidneys, and can cause cardiac-related issues in humans [14] Although the plant is known to be toxic to mice and rats, the current literature is conflicting ...
Philodendron sodiroi is a species of plant in the genus Philodendron native to Colombia. [1] A climbing epiphyte, it was once thought to be synonymous with Philodendron ornatum. [2] Named after Luis Sodiro, [3] it was first described scientifically in 1883. [4] It is most recognizable for the silver mottling on its green, cordate leaves.
Philodendron domesticum, also called the spadeleaf philodendron, the elephant ear philodendron, or burgundy philodendron, is a plant in the genus Philodendron. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Its arrow-shaped glossy leaves grow to be 22 inches (56 cm) long and 9 inches (23 cm) wide when mature.