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Epipremnum giganteum

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Species of plant

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

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. Leaves are characterized by leathery texture, oblong leaves, and prominent striate venation. The plant is known to flower regularly compared to other Epipremnum species; inflorescences are deep golden yellow and solitary.

Native distribution

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

References

  1. "Epipremnum giganteum (Roxb.) Schott". Plants of World Online.
  2. "International Aroid Society". www.aroid.org. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. ^ 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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Taxon identifiers
Epipremnum giganteum
Pothos giganteus
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