Philodendron erubescens
| Philodendron erubescens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Philodendron |
| Species: | P. erubescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Philodendron erubescens K.Koch & Augustin
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Philodendron erubescens, blushing philodendron,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae, native to Colombia. It is a robust evergreen climber growing to 3–6 m (10–20 ft), with red stems and heart-shaped leaves up to 40 cm (16 in) in length. The flowers are deep red, fragrant spathes up to 15 cm (6 in) long, in summer and autumn.[2][3]
The specific epithet erubescens means "blushing".[4]
With a minimum temperature of 15 °C (59 °F), in temperate regions it must be grown under glass or as a houseplant. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[1][5]
Hybrids of P. erubescens with other Philodendron species are common in cultivation, for instance P. 'Pink Princess'.[6]
References
- ^ a b "RHS Plant Selector - Philodendron erubescens". Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ^ "Exotic Rainforest - Philodendron erubescens". Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 76. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ http://www.aroid.org/cvwiki/index.php/Philodendron_‘Pink_Princess’