Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
burgeri
ID:
269157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grayum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 47: 188 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268489

Common Names

  • Philodendron burgeri
  • Burgeri Philodendron
  • Burgeri

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Description

Philodendron burgeri (also called Burger's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is an evergreen, perennial, climber with large, glossy, leathery, ovate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests, in areas with high humidity and moderate temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron burgeri is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care. It can be used to add color and texture to a room, and can also be used in a terrarium or as a hanging plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philodendron burgeri is a small, yellow-green spathe that is borne on a slender, yellow-green spadix. The seed is a small, black, round berry with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron burgeri is a tropical evergreen vine native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. To propagate, simply cut a stem with a few leaves and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the plant should take root within a few weeks. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Philodendron burgeri

Philodendron burgeri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Philodendron burgeri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Philodendron burgeri?

Philodendron burgeri prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

What is the ideal light for Philodendron burgeri?

Philodendron burgeri prefers bright indirect light.

How often should I water Philodendron burgeri?

Philodendron burgeri should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301864-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.