Philodendron gloriosum
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| New leaf of a P. gloriosum at Wave Hill Botanical Garden in New York, exhibiting pinkish veins and margins with a chartreuse flesh. | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Philodendron |
| Species: | P. gloriosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Philodendron gloriosum | |
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Anthurium gloriosum K.Krause | |
Philodendron Gloriosum is a species of plant in the family Araceae, genus Philodendron. It is a crawling, terrestrial plant, native to Colombia[3] whose foliage is characterized by cordate (heart-shaped) and velutinous surface, pink margins, and pale green, white, or pinkish veins. A full botanical description can be found at e-Monocot.org.
A closeup of two Philodendron gloriosum leaves from a specimen in the Enid A. Haupt conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden. On the left, a mature leaf with deep green flesh and pale green veins, and on the right, a newly-formed leaf with charteuse flesh and pinkish veins and margins.
This is a mature Philodendron Gloriosum plant growing indoors, medium high lighting. A beautiful transition of color as the leaves unfurl and age.
References[]
- ^ Canteiro, C. & Haigh, A. (2019). "Philodendron gloriosum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T129739546A129739550. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T129739546A129739550.en. Retrieved July 28, 2020.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
- ^ "Philodendron gloriosum André". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
- ^ [1], Philodendron gloriosum André
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