Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
fosteri
ID:
1327195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 37E(1): 48 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339649

Common Names

  • Fosteri Philodendron
  • Fiddle-Leaf Philodendron
  • Elephant Ear Philodendron

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Description

Philodendron fosteri (also called Foster's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and is found in lowland forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron fosteri can be propagated by division or by cuttings. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and will tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Philodendron fosteri

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

Philodendron fosteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron fosteri?

Philodendron fosteri

What is the common name of Philodendron fosteri?

Foster's Philodendron

What is the family of Philodendron fosteri?

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:77140170-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.