Re: [Aroid-l] Correct name for Philodendron 'pincushion'

From: ExoticRainforest <Steve at ExoticRainforest.com> on 2009.02.10 at 05:27:27 Zach, although someone here may knowwhat the common name "pincushion" refers to in the genus Philodendronyour plant is extremely young and still in the basic juvenile stages. At this point it is virtually impossible to ID a species unless agrower is really used to seeing the juvenile form.  You should know theplant may also be a hybrid but I have no personal knowledge of thisparticular plant.  All Philodendron species undergomorphogenesis during their natural ontogeny (life cycle) and the bladeswill change shape, likely many times, before they become mature.  Thislink on my site may help: http://www.exoticrainforest.com/Natural%20variation%20within%20aroid%20and%20%20plant%20species.html Julius is the undisputed expert on Philodendron xanadu sincehe co-authored the species to science so my guess is he will be alongshortly with an answer to your first question. I hope this helps! Steve Lucas www.ExoticRainforest.com Zach DuFran wrote: I recently purchased aplant labeled Philodendron ‘pincushion.’ I can’t seem to find this name listed in any of the reliable Aroiddatabases. The plant is very small, with leaves measuring 1-2 cm inlength.  Stemsare red and leaves are a dark green.  Does anyone know the correctbotanicalname for this plant?   Here is a good generalpicture of the plant: http://i4.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/2a/4a/24e1_1.JPG And here’s a lousy one ofmy ailing specimen: http://flickr.com/photos/zdufran/3218641930/   Thanks-   Zach DuFran _______________________________________________Aroid-L mailing listAroid-L@www.gizmoworks.comhttp://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l --------------010307010108040902050602

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