Philodendron giganteum explained

Philodendron giganteum is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is found in the Caribbean and South America. Heinrich Wilhelm Schott first described it in 1856. P. giganteum inflorescences are thermogenetic and emit a sweet odor. In the English-speaking Caribbean, this plant may be called Elephant Ear^{[1] [2]} or Chinny Leaf.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Elephant Ear Philodendron giganteum . Dutch Caribbean Species Register . Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
2. Book: Marshall, Nelson . Understanding the Eastern Caribbean and the Antilles: With Checklists Appended . 1992 . Th'Anchorage Publisher . 978-0-9628730-0-3 . en.
3. Web site: Philodendron giganteum Schott . 2024-08-04 . Global Biodiversity Information Facility . en.