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Monstera deliciosa

Cut Leaf Philodendron, Fruit Salad Plant
Other regional names: Mexican Breadfruit +3 more
  • Mexican Breadfruit
  • Monstera
  • Swiss Cheese Plant
  • Tarovine
Also known as: Monstera borsigiana Engl. +11 more
  • Monstera borsigiana Engl.
  • Monstera borsigiana K.Koch
  • Monstera deliciosa subsp. borsigiana Engl.
  • Monstera deliciosa subsp. sierrana G.S.Bunting
  • Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana (K.Koch) Engl.
  • Monstera deliciosa var. sierrana G.S.Bunting
  • Monstera lennea K.Koch
  • Monstera lenneana K.Koch
  • Philodendron anatomicum Kunth & C.D.Bouché
  • Philodendron fenestratum Linden
  • Philodendron pertusum Kunth & C.D.Bouché
  • Tornelia fragrans Gutierrez ex Schott
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Araceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.

Monstera deliciosa (commonly known as Cut-leaf-philodendron or Fruit-salad-plant) is a climbing plant within the Araceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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)
Ascension, Azores, Baleares, Bangladesh, Comoros, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Honduras, Korea, Nicaragua, Seychelles, Society Is., Trinidad-Tobago

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