Philodendron cruentospathum

Philodendron cruentospathum is a species of plant in the family Araceae.

Philodendron cruentospathum

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. cruentospathum
Binomial name
Philodendron cruentospathum
Madison

It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. Benavides, G. & Pitman, N. 2003. Philodendron cruentospathum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.


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