Monstera adansonii
Adanson's Monstera, Mountain Ears
Other regional names: Swiss Cheese Plant +1 more
- Swiss Cheese Plant
- Tarovine
Also known as: Calla dracontium G.Mey. +6 more
- Calla dracontium G.Mey.
- Calla pertusa (L.) Kunth
- Dracontium pertusum L.
- Monstera adansonii var. adansonii
- Monstera pertusa (L.) DeVriese
- Monstera pertusa var. jacquinii (Roxb.) Schott
- Monstera vellozoana Schott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Monstera adansonii (commonly known as Adanson's Monstera or Mountain Ears) is a climbing plant belonging to the Araceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Puerto Rico
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms