Monstera dissecta (Schott) Croat & Grayum

  • Filed As

    Araceae
    Monstera dissecta (Schott) Croat & Grayum

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 2718 with R. Arvigo, P. Cocom, R. Cocom, H. Robinson & G. Shrophsire, 25 May 1990

  • Location

    Belize. Stann Creek. Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway. Warri trail.

  • Habitat

    Primary and secondary forest. Growing on ground.

  • Description

    Vine to 3m; bracts white.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 85678

    Occurrence ID: e3602a91-477d-4da4-85d1-0bbb86002601

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 115

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Stann Creek

  • Locality

    Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway. Warri trail

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.75, -88.58

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ACEAE
Stann Creek District. Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar
Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern
Highway. 16°45'N, 88°35'W. 00400m. Warri
Trail. Primary and Secondary Forest.
Vine to 3m; bracts white.
d,v,: Kibroidery Plait [English].
USE: Medicaient for sores [leaves!. Satie vith decoction
Michael J. Balick 2718	Mav 25, 1990
with R. Arvigo, P. Cocom, R. Cocom, H. Robinson,
and G. Shrophsire
Supported by the National Cancer Institute, the D.S. Agency for
International Developient, and the Metropolitan Life Foundation
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
00085678