Philodendron

Philodendron
Philodendron giganteum, one of the largest Philodendron species
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Aroideae
Tribe: Philodendreae
Genus: Philodendron
Schott[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Arosma Raf.
  • Baursea (Rchb.) Hoffmanns. ex Kuntze
  • Calostigma Schott 1832, not validly published
  • Elopium Schott
  • Meconostigma Schott
  • Sphincterostigma Schott
  • Telipodus Raf.

Philodendron is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae. As of June 2013, the Plants of the World Online accepted 621 species;[2] other sources accept different numbers.[3][4] Regardless of number of species, the genus is the second-largest member of the family Araceae, after genus Anthurium. Taxonomically, the genus Philodendron is still poorly known, with many undescribed species. Many are grown as ornamental and indoor plants. The name derives from the Greek words philo- 'love, affection' and dendron 'tree'. The generic name, Philodendron, is often used as the English name.

  1. ^ a b "Philodendron Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  2. ^ "Philodendron". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  3. ^ Mayo 1990, p. 37
  4. ^ Croat 1997, p. 312