Philodendron holtonianum is an undescribed species, previously thought to be a variation of a Philodendron tripartitum (Jacq.) Schott. It is an epiphytic vine. Leaf blades are very thinly coriaceous. Juvenile leaves emerge as a single long slender blade. With maturity they begin to develop the lobes of a tri-bladed specimen. The lobes progressively become larger as the plant matures.
The name 'holtonianum' is being used temporarily until a scientific determination is finalized.
form the Modern Latin genus name Philodendron (Schott, 1830), form Greek philodendron, neuter of philodendrons "loving trees," form philo- "loving" (see philo-) + dendron "tree" (form PIE *der-drew-, form root *deru- "to be firm, solid, steadfast," also forming words for "wood, tree"). The plant so called because it clings to trees.
Philodendron holtonianum
Philodendron holtonianum plants come in a 9cm pot and are ca. 20 cm tall
