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Philodendron ornatum

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Philodendron ornatum
Philodendron ornatum (lower) growing in Brazil
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. ornatum
Binomial name
Philodendron ornatum
Schott

Philodendron ornatum is a species of evergreen climbing plant in the genus Philodendron native to tropical South America and Trinidad and Tobago.[1] This species has distinct leaves, stems, and flowers that can vary in appearance depending on the specific cultivar. It is highly regarded for its striking appearance, featuring large, glossy green leaves that have silver blotches in the juvenile stage.[2] It was once classified as synonymous with Philodendron sodiroi.

References

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  1. ^ Govaerts, Rafaël; Frodin, D. G. (2002). World Checklist and Bibliography of Araceae (and Acoraceae). Royal Botanic Gardens. p. 396. ISBN 978-1-84246-036-8.
  2. ^ Deni Bown (2000), Aroids: Plants of the Arum Family, Timber Press, p. 216, ISBN 978-0-88192-485-5