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Monstera acuminata (Monstera acuminata)

Description

Monstera acuminata, or shingle plant, is a species of flowering plant from Araceae family which is widespread from Mexico to Central America. It is abundant in central Petén and extends north to San Luis Potosí, making it the northernmost of the species of Monstera.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Alismatales

            • Family: Araceae

              • Genus: Monstera