Epipremnum giganteum
| Epipremnum giganteum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Epipremnum |
| Species: | E. giganteum
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| Binomial name | |
| Epipremnum giganteum (Roxb.) Schott
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Epipremnum giganteum is a species of flowering plant in the genus Epipremnum.
Description[edit]
It is known for its large stems and leaves. The stems can grow up to 10–35 mm (0.39–1.38 in) in diameter and its leaves are 30–91 cm (12–36 in) long and 15–23 cm (5.9–9.1 in) wide.[2] Leaves are characterized by leathery texture, oblong leaves, and prominent striate venation.[3] The plant is known to flower regularly compared to other Epipremnum species; inflorescences are deep golden yellow and solitary.[3]
Native distribution[edit]
It is native to Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Epipremnum giganteum (Roxb.) Schott". Plants of World Online.
- ^ "International Aroid Society". www.aroid.org. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ a b Boyce, Peter (2004). ""A Review of Epipremnum (Araceae) in Cultivation" (PDF). Aroideana. 27: 205–211.
- ^ "NParks | Epipremnum giganteum". www.nparks.gov.sg. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
External links[edit]
Media related to Epipremnum giganteum at Wikimedia Commons
