Philodendron
General poisoning notes:
Philodendron (Philodendron
cordatum) is an indoor ornamental. Philodendrons can cause poisoning in
humans and pets because of the oxalates. See additional general notes under Philodendron
scandens.
Nomenclature:
Scientific Name: Philodendron cordatum (Vell.)
Kunth.
Vernacular
name(s): philodendron
Scientific family
name: Araceae
Vernacular family
name: arum
Geographic Information
Plant or plant
parts used in or around the home.
Toxic parts:
Leaves, plant
juices.
Toxic plant chemicals:
Oxalate
Animals/Human Poisoning:
Note: When an
animal is listed without additional information, the literature (as of 1993)
contained no detailed explanation.
Humans
General symptoms of
poisoning:
Erythema, itchiness.
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