Philodendron domesticum
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| Philodendron domesticum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Philodendron |
| Species: | P. domesticum
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| Binomial name | |
| Philodendron domesticum G.S.Bunting
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Philodendron domesticum, also called spadeleaf philodendron or burgundy philodendron, is a member of the genus Philodendron. Its arrow-shaped glossy leaves grow to be 22 inches (56 cm) long and 9 inches (23 cm) wide when mature. Burgundy philodendron gets its name from the color of its stems and new growth.
Philodendron domesticum is also commonly grown as a houseplant, and has been shown to remove harmful chemicals from the air.
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