A new species of Philodendron subgenus Philodendron from northern Colombia

 

Thomas B. Croat, Dylan P. Hannon, & Ronald S. Kaufmann

 

ABSTRACT

Philodendron luxurians Croat, D. P. Hannon & R. Kaufmann is being published as a new species of Philodendron, subgenus Philodendron. The species is a member of section Philodendron in a natural and as yet unpublished series consisting of species with repent stems, erect long-petiolate leaves, typically attractive (variegated) leaf blades and inflorescences with pluriovulate ovules with axile placentation.

 

KEYWORDS
Colombia, new species, Philodendron, section Philodendron, subgenus Philodendron