Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 494 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245721
Common Names
- Monstera boliviana
- Bolivian Monstera
- Monstera
Description
Monstera boliviana (also called Bolivian 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 boliviana 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 boliviana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monstera boliviana 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 boliviana
Monstera boliviana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Monstera boliviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monstera boliviana?
Monstera boliviana
What is the common name of Monstera boliviana?
Bolivian Monstera
What is the natural habitat of Monstera boliviana?
Tropical forests
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,