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Shortstem philodendron
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Aroids: philodendrons & tayer

Shortstem philodendron

Philodendron fragrantissimum (Hook.) G.Don

Names

EnglishShortstem philodendron
Dutch—
Spanish—
Chinese美意喜林芋
Scientific namePhilodendron fragrantissimum (Hook.) G.Don

About this species

Philodendron fragrantissimum, the fragrant philodendron or shortstem philodendron, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to the New World Tropics. An epiphyte, an essential oil is extracted from its roots and used for bathing and as a fumigant.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderAlismatales
FamilyAraceae
GenusPhilodendron

In Suriname

97Records in Suriname
6iNaturalist observations
1849First record
2026Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini50
  • Brokopondo9
  • Para4

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

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