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Philodendron domesticum

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Philodendron domesticum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. domesticum
Binomial name
Philodendron domesticum
G.S.Bunting

Philodendron domesticum, also called the spadeleaf philodendron, the elephant ear philodendron, or burgundy philodendron, is a plant in the genus Philodendron.[1][2] Its arrow-shaped glossy leaves grow to be 22 inches (56 cm) long and 9 inches (23 cm) wide when mature. Philodendron domesticum is also commonly grown as a houseplant in temperate climates.

References

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  1. ^ "Spade-leaf philodendron | plant, Philodendron domesticum | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-01-22.
  2. ^ Mayo, S. J. (1990). "History and Infrageneric Nomenclature of Philodendron (Araceae)". Kew Bulletin. 45 (1): 37–71. Bibcode:1990KewBu..45...37M. doi:10.2307/4114436. ISSN 0075-5974. JSTOR 4114436.