About Philodendron giganteum Schott
Philodendron giganteum Schott is a plant species belonging to the Araceae family. It is native to regions of the Caribbean and South America. Botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott first formally described this species in 1856. The inflorescences of P. giganteum are thermogenetic, and produce a sweet scent. In the English-speaking Caribbean, this plant is commonly known by the common names Elephant Ear or Chinny Leaf.