Status:
valid
Authors:
Grayum & Karney
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Econ. Bot. 66: 209 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333692
Common Names
- Maderaverde Monstera
- Monstera Maderaverde
- Monstera maderaverde
Description
Monstera maderaverde (also called 'Madera Verde Monstera', among many other common names) is a vine native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, ovate to elliptic, and measure up to 20 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Monstera maderaverde is a popular houseplant that is known for its unique foliage. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decoration in homes and offices. The plant is known to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monstera maderaverde is a white to cream color with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monstera maderaverde is a perennial vine that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-12.
Where to Find Monstera maderaverde
Monstera maderaverde is native to Mexico.
Monstera maderaverde FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monstera maderaverde?
Monstera maderaverde
What type of plant is Monstera maderaverde?
Monstera maderaverde is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family.
Where is Monstera maderaverde found?
Monstera maderaverde is found in Costa Rica.
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,