Philodendron appendiculatum

Philodendron appendiculatum, also known as güembé, is a perennial species in the genus Philodendron, belonging to the family Araceae. It lives in the jungles, wetlands, and moist forests of South America.

Distribution and habitat
This species can be found in southeastern South America, in southeastern Brazil, in the states of Paraná and Santa Catarina. In Argentina it is found in the northwestern part of the country, e.g. in the province of Misiones.

Description
This species features very large, petiolated leaves with long adventitious roots. Its flower is a monoecious spadix. Its fruit is a berry.

Uses
It is used as an ornamental plant.

Taxonomy
Philodendron appendiculatum was first described by Marcus A. Nadruz and Simon Joseph Mayo.