''Philodendron linnaei'' is a species of flowering plant in the family

Araceae The Araceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. The spadix is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a spathe (or leaf-like bract). Also ...

. It is native to wet tropical areas of South America. A hemi-epiphyte and climber with

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leaves, it has found some use as a slow-growing houseplant.

Subtaxa

The following varieties are accepted: *''Philodendron linnaei'' var. ''linnaei'' – entire range *''Philodendron linnaei'' var. ''rionegrense'' – Colombia, Venezuela

References

linnaei Flora of western South America Flora of northern South America Flora of Brazil Plants described in 1841 {{Araceae-stub