Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
mcphersonii
ID:
919350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 40: 115 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918685

Common Names

  • Philodendron mcphersonii
  • McPherson's Philodendron
  • Philodendron mcphersonii

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Description

Philodendron mcphersonii (also called McPherson's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is a large, climbing vine with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Colombia and is found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron mcphersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philodendron mcphersonii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and spindly with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron mcphersonii is an epiphytic aroid native to Colombia. It is a fast-growing species with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, open, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a warm, humid position.

Where to Find Philodendron mcphersonii

Philodendron mcphersonii is native to Colombia.

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,

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