Details of genus: Monstera L. [279]
genus_ja:
genus_en:
# spp.:
pub_year:
accepted: Accepted
Family: Araceae
family_ja: サトイモ
Infra familial classification:
distribution_en:
description_en: Genus of 22 species of evergreen, often epiphytic root climbers found in rain-forest in tropical North, Central, and South America. The alternate leaves usually differ in size and shape on young and mature plants, but are mainly ovate and entire, lobed, or deeply pinnatifid. On mature plants, arum-like spathes, enclosing tiny, star-shaped, petalless flowers, are produced singly from the leaf axils. Where temperatures fall below 15°C (59°F), grow in a warm greenhouse or as houseplants. In warmer climates, grow up palm trees or on an arch or pergola. The fruit ofÅ@M. deliciosa taste of pineapple when fully ripe. Other parts may cause mild stomach upset if ingested, and contact with the fruit may irritate skin.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-24°C (64-75°F) as soon as ripe. Root tip or leaf cuttings with bottom heat in summer. Layer in autumn.
pests_en: Scale insects and red spider mites may be troublesome under glass.
description_ja:
comment: Tropical America
comment_ja: ホウライショウ，マドカズラ
type_species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Araceae | サトイモ科 | Show |