Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat & Cerón
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(1): 40 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339647
Common Names
- Bomboizense Philodendron
- Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
- Elephant Ear Philodendron
Description
Philodendron bomboizense (also called Bomboiz Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and is found in lowland forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Philodendron bomboizense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Philodendron bomboizense has small, greenish-yellow flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Philodendron bomboizense are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philodendron bomboizense is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Philodendron bomboizense
Philodendron bomboizense is found in South America, in the countries of Colombia and Ecuador.
Philodendron bomboizense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Philodendron bomboizense?
Philodendron bomboizense
What is the common name of Philodendron bomboizense?
Bomboizense Philodendron
What is the family of Philodendron bomboizense?
Araceae
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,