Croat, T. B. & Moonen, J.: Philodendron scottmorianum, a new species of P. sect. Philodendron (Araceae) from the Guianas. — Willdenowia 37: 535–539. — ISSN 0511-9618; © 2007 BGBM Berlin-Dahlem. doi:10.3372/wi.37.37211 (available via http://dx.doi.org/)
Philodendron scottmorianum from French Guiana is described as a species new to science and illustrated. The species is a member of P. subg. Philodendron sect. Philodendron subsect. Philodendron ser. Philodendron characterized by its thick stems, large ovate-sagittate blades and long-pedunculate green inflorescences. The species is closely allied and compared with P. acutatum.
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