A41 PHILODENDRON (Philodendron) Araceae family
The name comes from the Greek words philo– “love, affection” and dendron “tree.”
- Native to tropical regions of the Americas and the Caribbean
- Has various types of leaves, ranging from heart-shaped to split-leaf to velvety
- Grow as vines, shrubs, or epiphytes
- Some species can climb up to 100 feet (30 m) tall using aerial roots