Monstera spruceana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schott) Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(2): 115 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000245823
Common Names
- Monstera spruceana
- Spruce's Monstera
- Monstera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monstera spruceana (also called Swiss cheese vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and Mexico. It grows in tropical rainforests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Monstera spruceana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monstera spruceana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monstera spruceana 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 spruceana
Monstera spruceana can be found in Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.
Monstera spruceana FAQ
What type of soil does Monstera spruceana prefer?
Monstera spruceana prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Monstera spruceana?
Monstera spruceana prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
How much light does Monstera spruceana need?
Monstera spruceana prefers bright, indirect light.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87547-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.