Monstera acuminata, or shingle plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae 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 species of Monstera.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Monstera acuminata being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Monstera adansonii
- Monstera siltepecana
- Monstera praetermissa
- Monstera punctulata
- Monstera lechleriana
- Monstera tacanaensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Alismatales
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Monstera
- Species
- Monstera acuminata
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