Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
egregia
ID:
246409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 53 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245741

Common Names

  • Monstera egregia
  • Egregious Monstera
  • Monstera

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Description

Monstera egregia (also called Egregious 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 egregia 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 egregia 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 egregia can be propagated by seed or division in early spring. It can be cultivated in full sun to partial shade, in moist to well-drained soils. It is best to avoid soils that are too wet or too dry.

Where to Find Monstera egregia

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

Monstera egregia FAQ

What are the light requirements for Monstera egregia?

Monstera egregia prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Monstera egregia need?

Monstera egregia prefers a well-draining soil mix.

How often should Monstera egregia be watered?

Monstera egregia 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,

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