Philodendron squamiferum

Poepp. (1845)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Genus: Philodendron

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: E.F.Poeppig & S.L.Endlicher, Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 87 (1845)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Philodendron squamiferum Honolulu, Kaimuki, 1004 6th Ave, in private greenhouse Preserved_Specimen Won, R. Oahu BISH 1954-05-10
2 Philodendron squamiferum Kaneohe, Kokokahi Place Preserved_Specimen Higgins, J.R. Oahu BISH 1950-07-17
3 Philodendron squamiferum Waimea Arboretum & Botanical Garden In dappled shade. Preserved_Specimen Root-climber forming a tangled mass at the base of a tree trunk. Lau, J. 2747 Oahu BISH 1986-08-18
4 Philodendron squamiferum Honolulu: Nuuanu Valley; Foster Botanic Garden In partial shade. Preserved_Specimen A root climber supported by a tree trunk. Stems up to 2 m long from base. Spathe a blend of crimson, orange, & cream. Lau, J. 1600 Oahu BISH 1985-11-05
5 Philodendron squamiferum Honolulu: Foster Botanic Gardens Preserved_Specimen Leaf: blade dark-green, shiny above; petiole 7.5-8 in long, dull-red, scales red. Potter, C. Oahu BISH 1960-06-08