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NOMENCLATURE AND TAXONOMY OF PHILODENDRON HASTATUM K. KOCH & SELLO

NOMENCLATURA E TAXONOMIA DE PHILODENDRON HASTATUM K. KOCH & SELLO

ABSTRACT

The paper discusses the taxonomy and nomenclature of Philodendron hastatum and aims to clarify the status of some other names often used to name specimens with similar leaf blade shape. A description of the species is provided based on the study of herbarium material.

Key-words:
Araceae; Philodendron hastatum; nomenclature; typification

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