Philodendron mexicanum
| Philodendron mexicanum | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Philodendron |
| Species: | P. mexicanum
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| Binomial name | |
| Philodendron mexicanum | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Philodendron latisagittium Matuda | |
Philodendron mexicanum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.[2] It is native to central and southwestern Mexico including Veracruz, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Colombia.[1] An evergreen vine of the wet tropics, it reaches 2 m (7 ft) tall as a houseplant.[2][1] Its young leaves are lanceolate, and its mature leaves are lobed and spear-shaped, and can be 60 cm (2 ft) long.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Philodendron mexicanum Engl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "Conservatory Greenhouse Houseplants Philodendron mexicanum". Find a plant. The Royal Horticultural Society. 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
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