Willdenowia 37
Willdenowia – Annals of the Botanic Garden and
Botanical Museum Berlin-Dahlem
ISSN 0511-9618
© 2007 BGBM Berlin-Dahlem.
Croat, T. B. & Moonen, J. 2007: Philodendron scottmorianum,
a new species of P. sect. Philodendron (Araceae) from the Guianas.
Willdenowia 37: 535-539.
doi:10.3372/wi.37.37211
Abstract
Philodendron scottmorianum from French Guiana is described as a species
new to science and illustrated. The species is a member of P. subg.
Philodendron sect. Philodendron subsect. Philodendron ser. Philodendron
characterized by its thick stems, large ovate-sagittate blades and
long-pedunculate green inflorescences. The species is closely allied and compared
with P. acutatum.
Key words
aroids, Philodendron acutum, taxonomy, French Guiana.
