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shingleplant
Scientific Name: Marcgravia sintenisii
Family: Marcgraviaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Shingle Plant: An Overview
The term "Shingle Plant" refers to several different plants, including:
- Rhaphidophora cryptantha
- Monstera dubia
- Members of the genus Margravia, sometimes called "Shingle Vine"
The text also uses the term "shingle plant" more generically to refer to plants that have adapted to live in shingle habitats.
Considerations for Pets
- Some "Shingle Plants", such as Monstera dubia, are vines that climb. If kept indoors, ensure that they are kept out of reach of pets.
Considerations for Children
- Some "Shingle Plants", such as Monstera dubia, are vines that climb. If kept indoors, ensure that they are kept out of reach of children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Monstera dubia: This plant is referred to as "Shingle Plant" in the provided text.
- Rhaphidophora cryptantha: This is the scientific name of one plant referred to as "Shingle Plant."
Distribution and Habitat
- Rhaphidophora cryptantha is native to southeast Asia.
- Monstera dubia is a vine that climbs up trees.
- The term "shingle plant" is also used to describe various plants adapted to vegetated shingle habitats, such as those found on the Suffolk coast, at Shoreham-by-Sea, Rye Harbour, Dungeness and Slapton Sands. These are often coastal areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Monstera dubia is described as an unusual vine that climbs trees, with its leaves lying flat against the trunk.
- Rhaphidophora cryptantha plasters its 2-inch leaves against any vertical surface.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- One image caption mentions a Shingle Plant with leaves that shelter symbiotic ants.