Philodendron warscewiczii
K. Koch & C. D. Bouche
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Description
A climbing shrub. The stem is stout and 7-10 cm across. The leaf stalk is 60-80 cm long and 2 cm thick. The leaves are triangle or sword shaped and divided.
Edible Uses
The sweet, juicy fruits are edible.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are sweet, juicy and edible.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It can be in dry or wet forest. It grows on rocks. It grows up to 1,900 m above sea level. It is best in a moist, well-drained, humus rich soil.
Where It Grows
Central America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate best as 20°C. They can also be grown by air-layering, and stem tip cuttings.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Cupapayo, Guacamaya, Mano de leon
References (3)
- http://www.b-and-t-world-seeds.com/Aroideth.htm
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 641
- Standley, P. & Steyermark, J., 1958, Flora of Guatemala. Fieldiana: Botany, Volume 24 part 1 p 347
