Araceae

Syngonium Schott

Kingdom: Plantae Rank: Genus Parent: Araceae Status: Valid

Vegetative Morphology

Habit: Hemiepiphytic climber.

Leaves: Leaves 3-5-lobed. Veins anastomosing.

Reproductive Morphology

Inflorescence: Spathe completely enveloping spadix, caducous, yellow.

Fruit: Fruit syncarpous. Exocarp brownish, thin. Mesocarp white, sweet.

Seeds: Many seeds per fruit.

Other

Distribution: Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.