Epipremnum sp. (unidentified)
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About
This genus includes many popular houseplants, commonly known by names like pothos or devil's ivy. They are evergreen perennial vines that climb using aerial roots and are notable for their ability to be grown in temperate regions.
Field notes
Morphology
The plants are evergreen perennial vines that can grow to over 40 m with leaves up to 3 m long, though size is greatly reduced in containers. Juvenile leaves are bright green, often displaying irregular variegation patterns of yellow or white.
Distribution & habitat
Tropical forests spanning from China and the Himalayas through Southeast Asia to Australia and the western Pacific.
History & etymology
The genus name comes from the Greek words ἐπί (upon) and πρέμνον (stump).
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate