Philodendron bipinnatifidum

Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Philodendron
Species:
P. bipinnatifidum
Binomial name
Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Schott ex Endl.
Synonyms
  • Arum pinnatifidum Vell., nom. illeg.
  • Philodendron pygmaeum Chodat & Vischer
  • Philodendron selloum K.Koch
  • Philodendron sellowii AndrĂ©
  • Sphincterostigma bipinnatifidum Schott, not validly publ.
  • Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum (Schott ex Endl.) Sakur.

Philodendron bipinnatifidum, synonyms including Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum and Philodendron selloanum, (common names: split-leaf philodendron, lacy tree philodendron, selloum, horsehead philodendron, guaimbé) is a plant in the genus Philodendron, in the family Araceae. The species 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.

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