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Philodendron

Philodendron · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Philodendron, is a diverse genus of tropical plants celebrated for their striking foliage. While primarily grown as ornamental houseplants, certain species possess bioactive compounds with potential medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Understanding their chemical profiles offers intriguing possibilities for future pharmacological research and development.

Family
Not available
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Root · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Philodendron

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several tropical regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in the Seychelles. Its range extends to the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of Bangladesh. Moving into the Pacific, it is located in the North-Central Pacific region of Hawaii. Finally, it inhabits the South-Central Pacific islands, including both the Cook Islands and the Society Islands.

Region Area
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
South-Central Pacific Cook Is.
South-Central Pacific Society Is.
North-Central Pacific Hawaii
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Philodendron has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, stem.

Plant parts reported in Philodendron
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)