Monstera gigas

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Monstera gigas
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Monstera
Species:
M. gigas
Binomial name
Monstera gigas
Croat, Zuluaga, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz

Monstera gigas is a species of flowering plants in the genus Monstera , of the arum family, Araceae. [1] [2]

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Distribution

It is native to Panama. [1] [2]

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

  1. 1 2 "Monstera gigas Croat, Zuluaga, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. 1 2 "Monstera gigas Croat, Zuluaga, M.Cedeño & O.Ortiz". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  3. 1 2 mbgadmin (2021-10-25). "Record-Setting Monstera Among Newly Described Species". Discover + Share. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  4. ↑ Shane (2023-06-06). "Unveiling The Giants: The Discovery of The World's Largest Monstera Plants". monsteramagic.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
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