When I bought it I was told it was a Philodendron

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Sigtris, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. Sigtris

    Sigtris Active Member

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    But I am not sure, I have looked at a lot of Philodendros but I can not find one like this one,leaf is thick Could someone, please, help me identify it
     

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    Can't be certain but it looks a great deal like Philodendron renauxii Reitz. If so, it is from Southeastern Brazil. Check my site and let me know what you think:
    http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Philodendron renauxii pc.html

    It also bears a resemblance to Philodendron martianum Engl. We had a discussion about that one on this board. Check it with the search engine.
     
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    I just looked at your site "Philodendron renauxii Reitz" it looks like mine but it is not
    the same.
    I have been searching looking at pictures and I think looks very much like:
    Philodendron cannifolium.
    I will post better pictures of mine tomorrow.
     
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    Philodendron cannifolium is a synonym for Philodendron martianum . I confirmed just a little over a week ago with Dr. Eduardo Gonçalves who is Brazil's top aroid botanist they are one and the same. Eduardo told me the current accepted name is Philodendron martianum . When I was in Miami I saw some very large specimens of this plant and virtually all of the professionals at the International Aroid Show were calling it Philodendron martianum .
     
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    Then mine is a Philodendron martianum
    I will measure its leaves and post them here.
    Thanks again.
     
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    Thanks! The largest I saw in Miami were approximately 140cm tall.
     

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