Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
carajasense
ID:
1304839

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç. & A.J.Arruda

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 536 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317293

Common Names

  • Philodendron
  • Carajasense
  • Philodendron Carajasense

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Description

Philodendron carajasense (also called 'Carajas Philodendron', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows on the branches of trees and has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron carajasense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philodendron carajasense has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron carajasense is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump.

Where to Find Philodendron carajasense

Philodendron carajasense can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Philodendron carajasense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron carajasense?

Philodendron carajasense

What is the common name of Philodendron carajasense?

Carajasense Philodendron

What type of plant is Philodendron carajasense?

Tropical flowering plant

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

Eduardo G. Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Gonç.' in the authors string.
André J. Arruda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Arruda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143355-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.