Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
mello-barretoanum
ID:
1412802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burle-Marx ex G.M.Barroso) Sakur., Calazans & Mayo

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 98: 61 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425267

Common Names

  • Mello-Barretoanum Aroid
  • Mello-Barretoanum Arum
  • Thaumatophyllum Mello-Barretoanum

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Description

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum (also called Mello-Barreto's Philodendron, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen climber, growing up to 4 m in height, with glossy, leathery leaves. It grows in wet, marshy areas, and is often found in the Amazon rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is best grown in full sun, in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions can be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum is native to South America and is found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum?

Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum

What is the family of Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum?

Araceae

Where is Thaumatophyllum mello-barretoanum native to?

Brazil

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

Graziela Maciel Barroso (1912-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Barroso' in the authors string.
Simon Joseph Mayo (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayo' in the authors string.
Cássia Mônica Sakuragui (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sakur.' in the authors string.
Roberto Burle Marx (1909-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burle-Marx' in the authors string.
Luana Silva Braucks Calazans (b.1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calazans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178496-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.