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splitleaf cyanea
Scientific Name: Cyanea grimesiana ssp. obatae
Family: Campanulaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Monstera deliciosa and Tillandsia cyanea: A Closer Look
This page explores two fascinating plants: the popular houseplant, Monstera deliciosa, often called Split-Leaf Philodendron, and Tillandsia cyanea, also known as Pink Quill.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Monstera deliciosa has aerial roots.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions that the native lobelia (Cyanea solenocalyx) has prickly leaves.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa
- Common Names: Split-Leaf Philodendron, Ceriman, Swiss cheese plant, fruit-salad plant, Windowleaf, Balazo, Penglai Banana, Monstera, Window Plant
- Scientific Name: Tillandsia cyanea
- Common Name: Pink Quill
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Monstera deliciosa belongs to the Family Araceae.
- Synonym: Split-leaf philodendron
- Mention of splitting Cyanea species based on traits like leaf morphology.
Distribution and Habitat
- Monstera deliciosa originates from Central America and Mexico.
- The genus Cyanea is endemic to Hawaii. Mentions specifically Maui island.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Monstera deliciosa is described as a large, popular, easy-care houseplant and an vigorous, evergreen epiphytic climber.
- It produces cordlike aerial roots.
- Its leaves can grow up to three feet long.
- Tillandsia cyanea is noted for its decorative leaves.
Ecological Role
- Mentions the defensive secretion of the leaf beetle Gastrophysa cyanea Melsheimer.
Quirky Facts
- The Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) is noted to not really be a Philodendron at all.