Philodendron giganteum
COMMON NAME | Giant Philodendron, Elephant Ear
Philodendron |
TYPE | Vine |
FAMILY | Araceae |
NOTES | As
the name suggests, giganteum is a very large philodendron, with individual
leaves reaching as much as 3′ across. Terrestrial or epipetric which simply
means it is capable of growing on rocks or growing on larger trees that can
carry its weight |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Caribbean islands, the Greater Antilles including
Puerto Rico throughout the Lesser Antilles into the northeastern portion of
Venezuela |
NATIVE
HABITAT | Most
occur in humid tropical forests, but also in swamps, on river banks,
roadsides, and rock outcroppings |
WEB SOURCES |
