Biology:Epipremnum giganteum
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Short description: Species of plant
| 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
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
It is native to Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore.[4]
References
- ↑ "Epipremnum giganteum (Roxb.) Schott". Plants of World Online. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:87025-1.
- ↑ "International Aroid Society". http://www.aroid.org/genera/epipremnum/egiganteum.php.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Boyce, Peter (2004). [Aroideana%2027,%20199_205%20-%20Boyce%202004.pdf ""A Review of Epipremnum (Araceae) in Cultivation"]. Aroideana 27: 205-211. https://www.aroid.org/gallery/boyce/A%20Review%20of%20Epipremnum%20(Araceae)%20in%20cultivation%20-%20[Aroideana%2027,%20199_205]%20-%20Boyce%202004.pdf.
- ↑ "NParks | Epipremnum giganteum". https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/5/8/5887.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4532224 entry
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