Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
arbelaezii
ID:
1044307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & F.Cardona

Source:
tro

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(1): 32 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043645

Common Names

  • Arbelaez's Philodendron
  • Philodendron arbelaezii
  • Arbelaez's Plant

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Description

Philodendron arbelaezii (also called Arbelaez's Philodendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen, climbing plant native to Colombia. It has large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and grows to a height of up to 10 feet. It is found in humid tropical forests and is often grown as a houseplant.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron arbelaezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philodendron arbelaezii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron arbelaezii is a tropical evergreen plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.

Where to Find Philodendron arbelaezii

Philodendron arbelaezii is found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

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.
Felipe Cardona N: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Cardona' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140163-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.