Philodendron tripartitum

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A vine that climbs attached to other plants. The internodes are 5-12 cm long by 1-1.5 cm thick. The leaves have 3 segments and are 15-25 cm long and 4-7 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama

How it is used for food

It probably contains calcium oxalates.

Edible parts

Leaf stalks ?, caution, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Arum tripartitum Jacq.; Caladium trifoliatum Desf.; Caladium tripartitum Willd.; amd others