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.
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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 | |
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.