Epipremnum giganteum

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Epipremnum giganteum
Epipremnum giganteum (Roxb.) Schott.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Epipremnum
Species:
E. giganteum
Binomial name
Epipremnum giganteum
(Roxb.) Schott
Synonyms
  • Scindapsus giganteus Monstera gigantea
  • (Roxb.) Schott Roxb.
  • (Roxb.) Schott Rhaphidophora gigantea
  • Pothos giganteus (Roxb.) Ridl.

Epipremnum giganteum is a species of flowering plant in the genus Epipremnum.

Description

It is known for its large stems and leaves. The stems can grow up to 10–35 mm (0.39–1.38 in) in diameter and its leaves are 30–91 cm (12–36 in) long and 15–23 cm (5.9–9.1 in) wide.[2] Leaves are characterized by leathery texture, oblong leaves, and prominent striate venation.[3] The plant is known to flower regularly compared to other Epipremnum species; inflorescences are deep golden yellow and solitary.[3]

Native distribution

It is native to Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Epipremnum giganteum (Roxb.) Schott". Plants of World Online.
  2. ^ "International Aroid Society". www.aroid.org. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. ^ a b Boyce, Peter (2004). ""A Review of Epipremnum (Araceae) in Cultivation" (PDF). Aroideana. 27: 205–211.
  4. ^ "NParks | Epipremnum giganteum". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 2022-02-16.

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