Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
candamoense
ID:
1327194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(1): 46 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339648

Common Names

  • Candamoense Philodendron
  • Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
  • Elephant Ear Philodendron

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Description

Philodendron candamoense (also called Candamo Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and is found in moist forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron candamoense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to purify air in indoor spaces, as it is known to absorb harmful toxins.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philodendron candamoense has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Philodendron candamoense are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron candamoense 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 candamoense

Philodendron candamoense is found in South America, in the countries of Colombia and Ecuador.

Philodendron candamoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron candamoense?

Philodendron candamoense

What is the common name of Philodendron candamoense?

Candamoense Philodendron

What is the family of Philodendron candamoense?

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,

References

Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140169-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.