Philodendron selloum 

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (common names: split-leaf philodendron, lacy tree philodendron, selloum, horsehead philodendron) is a plant in the genus Thaumatophyllum, in the family Araceae. Previously it was classified in the genus Philodendron within subgenus Meconostigma. The commonly used names Philodendron bipinnatifidum and Philodendron selloanum are synonyms. This plant is native to South America, namely to Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, and Paraguay, but is also cultivated as a landscape plant in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates.

Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Thaumatophyllum
Species:
T. bipinnatifidum
Binomial name
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
(Schott ex Endl.) Sakur., Calazans & Mayo
Synonyms
  • Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl.
  • Philodendron selloum K.Koch

The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for Monstera deliciosa.

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