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Philodendron brandtianum

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Philodendron brandtianum
Philodendron brandtianum growing in habitat in Colombia
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. brandtianum
Binomial name
Philodendron brandtianum
K.Krause

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Philodendron brandtianum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Philodendron brandtianum, Philodendron variifolium, Philodendron brandtianum K. Krause, Exotic Rainforest rare tropical plants, Philodendron brandtianum". www.exoticrainforest.com. Retrieved 2022-08-19.
  4. ^ 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.