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Philodendron

Monstera deliciosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Froschlöffelartige)

Species

Monstera deliciosa (Philodendron)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish piñanona monstera

French cériman

German Philodendron

Portuguese ananas-japonês

Similar Species in Monstera

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geschlitztes Fensterblatt

Monstera adansonii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Philodendron?

The scientific name of Philodendron is Monstera deliciosa. It belongs to the genus Monstera.

Where does Philodendron live?

Philodendron is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Ecuador, India, Portugal, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa.

What family does Philodendron belong to?

Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) belongs to the genus Monstera, which is part of the taxonomic family Araceae.

What kingdom does Philodendron belong to?

Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Philodendron?

The closest relatives of Philodendron in the genus Monstera include geschlitztes Fensterblatt.