Monstera gigas
| Monstera gigas | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Monstera |
| Species: | M. gigas
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| Binomial name | |
| Monstera gigas Croat, Zuluaga, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz
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Monstera gigas is a species of flowering plants in the genus Monstera, of the arum family, Araceae.[1][2]
Distribution
Description
Monsetra gigas is considered the largest species of monstera ever. It can grow to 100 feet (30.48) meters in height and produces leaves that can get to 9 feet (2.74 meters).[3][4] This species was so tall that researchers nearly missed it due to its lofty height, and its foliage resembles the plant, Rhodospatha wendlandii.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Monstera gigas Croat, Zuluaga, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ a b "Monstera gigas Croat, Zuluaga, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ a b mbgadmin (2021-10-25). "Record-Setting Monstera Among Newly Described Species". Discover + Share. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
- ^ Shane (2023-06-06). "Unveiling The Giants: The Discovery of The World's Largest Monstera Plants". monsteramagic.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.