Monstera fortunense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Croat
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276341
Common Names
- Monstera fortunense
- Fortun Monstera
- Fortun Monstera Vine
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Monstera fortunense (also called Fortuna's monstera, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to Central America. It has a twining habit and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Monstera fortunense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monstera fortunense has large, white, spatulate flowers. Its seeds are large and black. Its seedlings are large and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monstera fortunense is a perennial vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Monstera fortunense
Monstera fortunense is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical moist forests at elevations of 500-1,000 meters.
Monstera fortunense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monstera fortunense?
Monstera fortunense
What is the common name of Monstera fortunense?
Fortunense Monstera
What is the growth habit of Monstera fortunense?
It is an evergreen perennial
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50287384: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.