Philodendron gloriosum
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 ![]() | |
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 | |
Synonyms[2] | |
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.
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/77/Philodendron_Gloriosum_Leaves_.jpg/220px-Philodendron_Gloriosum_Leaves_.jpg)
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
Categories:
- IUCN Red List vulnerable species
- Philodendron
- Flora of Colombia
- Plants described in 1876
- Taxa named by Édouard André
- Araceae stubs