Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
269764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel ex Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 26: 543 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269096

Common Names

  • Philodendron wallisii
  • Wallis Philodendron
  • Wallis Tree Philodendron

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Description

Philodendron wallisii (also called Wallis' Philodendron, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is typically found in tropical rainforests. Its leaves are glossy and dark green in color, and can grow up to 30 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Philodendron wallisii is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It is also known for its air-purifying properties, as it can help to filter out pollutants from the air. It is also known for its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Philodendron wallisii is a yellow-green spathe with a white spadix. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philodendron wallisii can be propagated through stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node and place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, humid environment. It can also be propagated through division. Divide the plant into several parts, making sure each part has at least one node and some roots. Plant each part in a separate pot with moist soil and keep the soil moist and the plant in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Philodendron wallisii

Philodendron wallisii is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Philodendron wallisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Philodendron wallisii?

Philodendron wallisii

What type of plant is Philodendron wallisii?

Philodendron wallisii is a tropical plant species in the Araceae family.

Where is Philodendron wallisii native to?

Philodendron wallisii is native to Central and 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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:193212-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.