Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
meridionale
ID:
1304821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buturi & Sakur.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 145 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317275

Common Names

  • Philodendron
  • Meridionale
  • Philodendron Meridionale

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Description

Philodendron meridionale (also called Southern philodendron, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial vine with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and aerial roots. Native to Brazil, it is found in tropical forests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philodendron meridionale 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 meridionale 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 meridionale

Philodendron meridionale can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Philodendron meridionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron meridionale?

Philodendron meridionale

What type of plant is Philodendron meridionale?

Philodendron meridionale is an aroid.

Where does Philodendron meridionale grow?

Philodendron meridionale grows in tropical 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

Cássia Mônica Sakuragui (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sakur.' in the authors string.
Camila V. Buturi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buturi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142383-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.