Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
cardosoi
ID:
799518

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.G.Gonç.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 34: 525 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798852

Common Names

  • Philodendron Cardosoi
  • Cardoso's Philodendron
  • Cardoso's Elephant Ear

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Description

Philodendron cardosoi (also called Cardoso's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a climbing vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron cardosoi is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philodendron cardosoi is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, dark green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron cardosoi is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Germination usually occurs within 2-4 weeks. Once established, Philodendron cardosoi is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Philodendron cardosoi

Philodendron cardosoi is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is found in moist forests and on hillsides.

Philodendron cardosoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron cardosoi?

Philodendron cardosoi

What is the common name of Philodendron cardosoi?

Cardoso's Philodendron

What is the natural habitat of Philodendron cardosoi?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063993-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.