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, Hope plant.
thaumatophyllumLundii
Wavy tree philodendron, Compact tree phil, Little tree phil.
thaumatophyllumMello-barretoanum
Tree philodendron, Umbrella philodendron, Giant split-leaf phil.
thaumatophyllumPetraeum
Tree philodendron, Giant hope philodendron, Hope plant.
thaumatophyllumStenolobum
Narrow-leaf tree philodendron, Palm philodendron, Tree philo.
thaumatophyllumSpeciosum
Giant philodendron, Tree philodendron, Noble philodendron.
thaumatophyllumAdamantinum
Diamond philodendron, Metallic shield plant, Steel leaf philodendron.
thaumatophyllumXanadu
Xanadu plant, Winterbourn, Compact philodendron.
thaumatophyllumSpruceanum
Giant split-leaf philodendron, Tree philodendron, Giant umbrella plant.
thaumatophyllumBipinnatifidum
Lacy tree philodendron, Split leaf philodendron, Horsehead philodendron.
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