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Philodendron crassinervium

COMMON NAME

Thick ribbed Philodendron

TYPE

Anthuriums/Non climbing Philodendrons

FAMILY

Araceae

NOTES

A semi climbing or sprawling vine with elongated oblong leaves with very prominent lateral veins. It is a variable species and does not always maintain the same leaf shape or size. The name Philodendron crassinervium was derived from the Latin words "crassus" which can mean thick or plump and "nervis" which indicates a nerve or midrib. 

GEOGRAPHIC REGION

Brazil

NATIVE HABITAT

Largely found as an lithophyte growing on stones or over fallen trees

WEB SOURCES

wikipedia.org

wikipedia.org

exoticrainforest.com