Philodendron hastatum

Philodendron hastatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae.^[2][3][4] The species has previously been known by synonyms such as Philodendron domesticum or other names,^[5][6] a confusion made worse by the large degree of morphological variation in this and similar Philodendrons.^[7] Commonly known as the silver sword philodendron,^[8] the plant is known for its silvery coloration, especially in juvenile leaves.^[9]

Philodendron hastatum
Philodendron hastatum in the Lincoln Park Conservatory
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Philodendron
Species:	P. hastatum
Binomial name
Philodendron hastatum K.Koch & Sello
Synonyms[2]
Philodendron disparile Schott Philodendron elongatum Engl. Philodendron hastifolium Regel Philodendron simsii K.Koch