Philodendron cordatum

Philodendron cordatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Philodendron
Species:	P. cordatum
Binomial name
	Philodendron cordatum; Kunth

Philodendron cordatum, commonly called the Heart Leaf Philodendron for its 2-4 inch heart-shaped leaves,^[1] is an epiphytic and epilithic species of Philodendron endemic to southeastern Brazil and Argentina. This philodendron is typically a vining plant and can tolerate shade.^[2] Despite its toxicity (similar to other philodendrons) it is popular as a houseplant in temperate regions.^[1]

References

1 2 Deardorff, David; Wadsworth, Kathryn (2016-02-04). What's Wrong With My Houseplant?: Save Your Indoor Plants With 100% Organic Solutions. Timber Press. p. 125. ISBN 9781604697360.
↑ Peerless, Veronica (2017-08-15). How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged. Penguin. p. 63. ISBN 9781465469809.

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[:0-1] 1 2 Deardorff, David; Wadsworth, Kathryn (2016-02-04). What's Wrong With My Houseplant?: Save Your Indoor Plants With 100% Organic Solutions. Timber Press. p. 125. ISBN 9781604697360.

[2] Peerless, Veronica (2017-08-15). How Not to Kill Your Houseplant: Survival Tips for the Horticulturally Challenged. Penguin. p. 63. ISBN 9781465469809.