Philodendron patriciae

Common name:

Family: Araceae

Synonym(s):

Country of Origin: Colombia, Choco, Quibdo-Lloro

Description: Philodendron patriciae is an appressed-climbing epiphyte and is endemic to Colombia known at present only in Choco Department in the area of Tutunendo and in the type locality near the Rio Atrato on the road to Lloro from 150-400m.¹

The species is characterised by its short stems and pendent narrow blades, which are matte and become undulated in age. As an adult plant the species is one of the most attractive species in the genus.¹

Uses:

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Source: Rob Nicholson - Smith College

Provenance:

Smith# 279-12 ex Huntington BG (seedlings).  
Seed from controlled pollination of W/C plants.


29 May 2015 - Acquired another plant from Smith College from same original seed lot, so revived this accession number rather than create a new one.

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Culture:

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Liliopsida
• SubClass: monocots
• Order: Alismatales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Araceae
• SubFamily: Aroideae
• Tribe: Philodendreae
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References:

1. Croat, Thomas B.; Delannay, Xavier; Kostelac, Carla V.; Willdenowia - Annals of the Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem, Volume 40, Number 1, June 2010 , p.117
2. e-Monocot
3. A few nice pics & article from the Huntington BG
4. The Plant List (2013). Version 1.1. Accessed 30 May 2015.
5. WCSP (2015). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed 30 May 2015.

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