Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
246398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl. & K.Krause) Croat & Grayum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 659 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245730

Common Names

  • Monstera costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Monstera
  • Monstera

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Description

Monstera costaricensis (also called Costa Rican 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 costaricensis 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

Monstera costaricensis has a white flower with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black, and its seedlings are small and thin with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monstera costaricensis 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 costaricensis

Monstera costaricensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Monstera costaricensis FAQ

What are the light requirements for Monstera costaricensis?

Monstera costaricensis prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Monstera costaricensis need?

Monstera costaricensis prefers a well-draining soil mix.

How often should Monstera costaricensis be watered?

Monstera costaricensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
Michael Howard Grayum (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281017-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.