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Philodendron verrucosum L.Mathieu ex Schott
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Philodendron carderi auct., Philodendron daguense Linden & André, Philodendron discolor K.Krause, Philodendron lindenii Engl., Philodendron pilatonense Engl. |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A hemiepiphytic climber. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are large and spreading, the leaf petiole can grow up to 90cm in length and is sub-terete with a purplish to brown surface. The surface of the petiole is also covered with scales. The leaf blade is coriaceous and has an acuminate leaf tip and a cordate leaf base. The leaf has a dark green upper surface with the veins, a paler green while the lower leaf surface is is pale green with red-purple areas between the secondary veins. |
| Flowers | The flowers are borne on a spadix. The spathe is covered densely with scales and is about 10 to 22cm long and 4cm wide. |
| Fruit | The fruits are in the form of berries which are white when ripe. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Trellis / Arbour / Pergola |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Purple |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
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Others
| Master ID | 31782 |
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| Species ID | 6182 |
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