Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 35: 70 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041644
Common Names
- Philodendron pokigronense
- Pokigronense Philodendron
- Pokigronense Philodendron Plant
Description
Philodendron pokigronense (also called 'Pokigron Philodendron', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Philodendron pokigronense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Philodendron pokigronense is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Philodendron pokigronense is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Philodendron pokigronense
Philodendron pokigronense can be found in Suriname.
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,