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Philodendron insigne

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Philodendron insigne
In French Guiana
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. insigne
Binomial name
Philodendron insigne
Synonyms[1]
  • Philodendron calophyllum Brongn. ex Linden & André
  • Philodendron haematinum R.E.Schult.
  • Philodendron niveochermesinum Linden & André
  • Philodendron prieureanum Brongn. ex Engl.

Philodendron insigne is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, It is native to western and northern South America, and Brazil.[1] A trash-basket epiphyte that hosts ants, it is found in wet tropical forests.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Philodendron insigne Schott". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
  2. ^ Gibernau, Marc; Orivel, Jérome; Dejean, Alain; Delabie, Jacques; Barabé, Denis (2008). "Flowering as a key factor in ant–Philodendron interactions" (PDF). Journal of Tropical Ecology. 24 (6): 689–692. doi:10.1017/S0266467408005488. Retrieved 30 April 2025.