Philodendron appendiculatum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Philodendron |
| Species: | P. appendiculatum
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Philodendron appendiculatum, also known as güembé, is a perennial species in the genus Philodendron, belonging to the family Araceae. It lives in the jungles, wetlands, and moist forests of South America.
Distribution and habitat[edit]
This species can be found in southeastern South America, in southeastern Brazil, in the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina.[1] In Argentina it is found in the northwestern part of the country, e.g. in the province of Misiones.
Description[edit]
This species features very large, petiolated leaves with long adventitious roots. Its flower is a monoecious spadix. Its fruit is a berry.
Uses[edit]
It is used as an ornamental plant.
Taxonomy[edit]
Philodendron appendiculatum was first described by Marcus A. Nadruz and Simon Joseph Mayo.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ See, e.g., Sakuragui, Mayo & Zappi, 2005, Taxonomic revision of Brazilian species of Philodendron section Macrobelium. Kew Bull 60:465–513.
- ^ Nadruz-Coelho & Mayo 1998, pp. 47–60
- Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil https://web.archive.org/web/20150906080403/http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/2010. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro.
- Zuloaga, F. O., O. N. Morrone, M. J. Belgrano, C. Marticorena & E. Marchesi. (eds.) 2008. Catálogo de las plantas vasculares del Cono Sur. Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 107: 3 Vols., 3348 p.