False Monsteriosa, Native Monstera
A tropical and subtropical plant. It grows best with warm conditions and high humidity. It is best with light shade. It is damaged by drought and frost. They need good drainage. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In Yunnan. It occurs in the Western Ghats in India.
Also known as:
Devil's ivy, Dragon tail, Ekor naga, Fue laufao, Galgalut, Jalu mampang, Lolo munding, Lolo tali, Pothos, Rawalu, Sulang, Taro vine, Yalu
Synonyms
- Epipremnum mirabile Schott.
- Monstera dilacerata (K. Koch & Sello) K. Koch
- Pothos pinnata Linnaeus
- Rhaphidophora pinnata (L.) Schott.
- Scindapsus pinnatus Schott
- and several others
Edible Portion
- Leaf stalk starch, Fruit
Where does False Monsteriosa grow?
Found in: Amazon, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Central America, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Fiji, Hawaii, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Marquesas, Myanmar, Nauru, Nicaragua, Pacific, Panama, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Samoa, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South America, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies
Notes: There are 15-18 Epipremnum species. It can be invasive.
Status: It is used on Pentecost Island, Vanuatu.
Growing False Monsteriosa, Native Monstera
Cultivation: It is grown from runners which are put in water to form roots. Plants need then to be put in shady humid situations and can be trained to climb up trees. Plants can be grown from fresh seed or from stem cuttings.
Edible Uses: Starch is extracted from the leaf stalk. CAUTION The sap can irritate the skin.
Production: In Australia it flowers in December to March.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
False Monsteriosa, Native Monstera Photos
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