ALÉM DOS JARDINS: NOTAS DE NOMENCLATURA, DISTRIBUIÇÃO E CONSERVAÇÃO DE Philodendron melinonii BRONGN. EX REGEL, UMA ARACEAE AMAZÔNICA EMBLEMÁTICA

Philodendron melinonii is an Amazonian species common in botanical gardens and urban landscaping, however its taxonomy, natural distribution and conservation are barely addressed in the literature. This work presents the nomenclatural history of the species with lectotype designation, a typographical correction and comments on its biogeographic distribution and conservation. Keywords: typification; biogeographic provinces; collection effort; Araceae; Amazonia.