Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
calatheifolium
ID:
269159

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 311 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268491

Common Names

  • Philodendron Calatheifolium
  • Lacy Tree Philodendron
  • Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron

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Description

Philodendron calatheifolium (also called Calathea-Leaf 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 calatheifolium 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 calatheifolium 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 calatheifolium is a vining plant native to Colombia. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Philodendron calatheifolium

Philodendron calatheifolium 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 calatheifolium FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Philodendron calatheifolium?

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

What is the ideal light for Philodendron calatheifolium?

Philodendron calatheifolium prefers bright indirect light.

How often should I water Philodendron calatheifolium?

Philodendron calatheifolium 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

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930360-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.