Species

Monstera deliciosa

Common Name(s)

Monstera, cheese plant

Authority

Monstera deliciosa Liebm.

Family

Araceae

Brief Description

Long-lived semi scrambling perennial.

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Monocotyledonous Herbs

Flower Colours

Cream,White

Reason for Introduction

Horticultural

Life Cycle and Dispersal

Reproduces by vegetative spread. Seed is occasionally produced and there is some evidence that seedlings may occur in the wild. Seed is long-lived seed and is dispersed usually through the careless discarding of garden waste. Often found as a long persistant garden relic.

References and further reading

Martin, T.J. 2002. A Mexican migrant the naturalisation of Monstera deliciosa(fruit salad plant) in New Zealand. Auckland Botanical Society Journal, 57: 151-154 

This page last updated on 27 Jul 2014