Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
quelalii
ID:
1333998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat & Mines

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 39: 201 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346452

Common Names

  • Philodendron quelalii
  • Philodendron quelalii Plant
  • Philodendron quelalii Vine

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Description

Philodendron quelalii (also called Quelal's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to the Caribbean region. It is found in humid forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philodendron quelalii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron quelalii is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Philodendron quelalii

Philodendron quelalii is native to Ecuador and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Andes Mountains.

Philodendron quelalii FAQ

What type of plant is Philodendron quelalii?

Philodendron quelalii is a species of climber.

Where is Philodendron quelalii found?

Philodendron quelalii is found in Panama.

What is the growth habit of Philodendron quelalii?

Philodendron quelalii is a woody climber with large, green leaves and small, white flowers.

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.
T. Mines: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mines' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157433-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.