Contains 1 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MONSTERA Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 470, 578. 1763.
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TYPE: Monstera adansonii Schott, typ. cons. (Dracontium pertusum Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monstera deliciosa | SWISS-CHEESE PLANT; CUT-LEAF PHILODENDRON | Not Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaf blade entire, or with few lacerations
1. Leaf blade regularly pinnatifid
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serangium | Serangium Wood ex Salisbury, Gen. Pl. Fragm. 5. 1866. | TYPE: Dracontium pertusum Linnaeus = Monstera Adanson 1763. | |
| Tornelia | Tornelia Gutierrez ex Schott, Gen. Aroid. 74. 1858. | TYPE: Tornelia fragrans Gutierrez ex Schott Tornelia was invalidly published in Linnaea 26: 382. 1854 ("1853"), and in Oesterr. Bot. Z. 8: 179. 1858. |