Monstera integrifolia

Monstera integrifolia is a climbing aroid native to the humid wet tropical forests of Colombia and Panama. It is distinguished by its consistently entire, non-fenestrated leaves, which sets it apart from the more common lobed Monstera species. The plant exhibits a refined climbing architecture, using aerial roots to anchor itself into rich, organic substrates while ascending from the shaded understory toward filtered light. It thrives in high-humidity environments where consistent moisture is maintained.

Native range

Colombia and Panama

Classification

Genus

Monstera

Family

Araceae

Type

Wild

Growth habit

Climbing epiphyte

Morphology

Leaf shape

Narrow-elliptic to lanceolateLance-shaped leaves that are significantly longer than they are wide, tapering to a point at the tip.

Leaf length

30-50 cm

Leaf width

10-20 cm

Petiole colour

Green

Venation

Pronounced midrib with subtle lateral veins

Texture

Smooth, coriaceous

Variegation

None

Growth habit

Climbing with visible nodes and aerial roots