About Philodendron crassinervium Lindl.
Philodendron crassinervium Lindl. is a plant species in the genus Philodendron that is native to southeast Brazil. It bears upward-pointing, lance-shaped leaves that can grow almost one meter long and around 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) wide. Its leaves have a prominent midvein that stores water to help the plant survive drought during the dry season. Small red glands along the midvein produce clear sap, which creates a freckled appearance on both sides of the leaves. This plant has a climbing growth habit. When new, its aerial roots are red, and they turn dark brown as they age. The spadix of Philodendron crassinervium reaches around 20 to 25 centimeters in length, and is covered by a white spathe that has dark red shading toward the bottom where the spadix emerges. Each ovary locule of the berries this plant produces holds eight axile ovules. Philodendron crassinervium belongs to section Baursia, and it is the type species of this section. A few other plant species resemble Philodendron crassinervium, including Philodendron longilaminatum and Philodendron edmundoi.
