Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
alonsoae
ID:
1325400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 36E(1): 17 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337854

Common Names

  • Philodendron alonsoae
  • Alonsoae Philodendron
  • Philodendron

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Description

Philodendron alonsoae (also called Alonso's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a climbing evergreen perennial native to Central America. It has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron alonsoae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philodendron alonsoae flowers are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron alonsoae is a perennial climber that is native to Colombia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rootball. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Philodendron alonsoae

Philodendron alonsoae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Philodendron alonsoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron alonsoae?

Philodendron alonsoae

What are the common names of Philodendron alonsoae?

Alonso's Philodendron

What is the natural habitat of Philodendron alonsoae?

Tropical moist montane forests

Species in the Philodendron genus

Philodendron acreanum, Philodendron acuminatissimum, Philodendron acutifolium, Philodendron adhatodifolium, Philodendron advena, Philodendron aemulum, Philodendron alatum, Philodendron albisuccus, Philodendron alliodorum, Philodendron alternans, Philodendron alticola, Philodendron altomacaense, Philodendron amplisinum, Philodendron ampullaceum, Philodendron anaadu, Philodendron angustialatum, Philodendron angustilobum, Philodendron angustisectum, Philodendron anisotomum, Philodendron annulatum, Philodendron antonioanum, Philodendron appendiculatum, Philodendron applanatum, Philodendron appunii, Philodendron aristeguietae, Philodendron aromaticum, Philodendron atabapoense, Philodendron aurantiifolium, Philodendron auriculatum, Philodendron auritum, Philodendron auyantepuiense, Philodendron azulitense, Philodendron bahiense, Philodendron bakeri, Philodendron balaoanum, Philodendron barrosoanum, Philodendron basii, Philodendron basivaginatum, Philodendron benitezii, Philodendron billietiae, Philodendron bipennifolium, Philodendron biribiriense, Philodendron blanchetianum, Philodendron bogotense, Philodendron borgesii, Philodendron brandii, Philodendron brandtianum, Philodendron breedlovei, Philodendron brenesii, Philodendron brevispathum,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135362-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.