thaumatophyllumthaumatophyllum
genusgenusImpressive tropical plants characterized by their large, deeply lobed leaves growing from a thick central stem. These architectural beauties can develop a tree-like appearance over time, with older leaves naturally falling away to reveal a sturdy trunk.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'thauma' meaning 'wonder' or 'marvel' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf', literally translating to 'wonder leaf' due to their remarkable foliage.
Interesting fact!
Despite their massive adult size, these plants begin life as tiny seedlings that look completely different from their mature form, demonstrating one of the most dramatic transformations in the plant kingdom.
All species of Thaumatophyllum
thaumatophyllumCorcovadense
Tree philodendron, Giant split-leaf philodendron, Spicy phil.
thaumatophyllumLundii
Little tree philodendron, Wavy philodendron, Compact tree phil.
thaumatophyllumMello-barretoanum
Giant tree philodendron, Umbrella plant, Gentle giant philodendron.
thaumatophyllumPetraeum
Tree philodendron, Giant philodendron, Hope plant.
thaumatophyllumStenolobum
Narrow-lobed tree philodendron, Palm-like philodendron, Tree philodendron.
thaumatophyllumSpeciosum
Giant philodendron, Noble philodendron, Tree philodendron.
thaumatophyllumAdamantinum
Diamond philodendron, Metallic shield philodendron, Steel philodendron.
thaumatophyllumXanadu
Xanadu plant, Winterbourn, Compact philodendron.
thaumatophyllumSpruceanum
Giant philodendron, Tree philodendron, Split-leaf tree philodendron.
thaumatophyllumBipinnatifidum
Tree philodendron, Lacy tree philodendron, Split leaf philodendron.
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