Monstera acacoyaguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Matuda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Madroño 10: 48 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245710
Common Names
- Monstera acacoyaguensis
- Acacoyagua Monstera
- Monstera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monstera acacoyaguensis (also called Acacoyagua Monstera, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen vine native to Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, and has large, glossy leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monstera acacoyaguensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monstera acacoyaguensis is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, tender plant with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monstera acacoyaguensis is an evergreen vine native to Central America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Monstera acacoyaguensis
Monstera acacoyaguensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Monstera acacoyaguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monstera acacoyaguensis?
Monstera acacoyaguensis
What are the common names of Monstera acacoyaguensis?
Acacoyagua Monstera
What is the habitat of Monstera acacoyaguensis?
Dry, open, rocky slopes and ridges
Species in the Monstera genus
Monstera acacoyaguensis, Monstera acuminata, Monstera adansonii, Monstera boliviana, Monstera buseyi, Monstera costaricensis, Monstera deliciosa, Monstera dissecta, Monstera dubia, Monstera egregia, Monstera epipremnoides, Monstera filamentosa, Monstera glaucescens, Monstera gracilis, Monstera lechleriana, Monstera lentii, Monstera luteynii, Monstera membranacea, Monstera minima, Monstera molinae, Monstera obliqua, Monstera oreophila, Monstera pinnatipartita, Monstera pittieri, Monstera punctulata, Monstera siltepecana, Monstera spruceana, Monstera standleyana, Monstera subpinnata, Monstera tenuis, Monstera tuberculata, Monstera xanthospatha, Monstera amargalensis, Monstera praetermissa, Monstera kessleri, Monstera aureopinnata, Monstera barrieri, Monstera cenepensis, Monstera vasquezii, Monstera planadensis, Monstera florescanoana, Monstera bocatorana, Monstera alticola, Monstera coloradensis, Monstera fortunense, Monstera jefense, Monstera pirrense, Monstera maderaverde, Monstera tacanaensis, Monstera guzmanjacobiae,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Eizi Matuda (1894-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Matuda' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:163908-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.