Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
avenium
ID:
806975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum & Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 56: 98 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806309

Common Names

  • Philodendron Avenium
  • Aven's Philodendron
  • Philodendron

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Description

Philodendron avenium (also called Philodendron, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and glossy, dark green leaves. Its small, white flowers are fragrant and have a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron avenium is a popular houseplant and is known for its air-purifying properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and can be used to create a tropical feel in any room.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philodendron avenium flowers are small and yellow in colour. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron avenium is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Philodendron avenium

Philodendron avenium is native to the tropical rainforest of Colombia.

Philodendron avenium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron avenium?

Philodendron avenium

What is the natural habitat of Philodendron avenium?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the care requirements for Philodendron avenium?

Philodendron avenium prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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.
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60441711-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.