Philodendron josephii (Araceae), a new species from central Amazonia, Brazil

Philodendron josephii sp. nov. is described from terra firme tropical humid forest in Amazonas state, Brazil. This new species is similar in its leaf morphology to two other Amazonian species, P. maximum and P. megalophyllum, but differs by characters of the prophyll, petiole, flagelliform branches and ovary. The description is accompanied by illustrations, notes on the habitat, geographic distribution and conservation status.

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A new species, Philodendron josephii sp. nov., found in the terra firme tropical humid forest in Amazonas state, Brazil, is described. This species is similar to two other Amazonian species, P. maximum and P. megalophyllum, in leaf morphology, but differs in characteristics of the prophyll, petiole, flagelliform branches, and ovary. The description includes illustrations, as well as notes on habitat, geographic distribution, and conservation status.