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Epipremnum aureum (Linden & André) G.S. Bunting
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Scindapsus aureus, Epipremnum pinnatum 'Aureum' |
| Common Name: | Golden Pothos, Money Plant, Devil's Ivy, Ivy Arum |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Vine & Liana |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Solomon Islands |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a climber to creeper with stems that can grow up to 12 m long. |
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| Foliage | The leaves usually have yellow-marble pattern. Young plants have waxy, heart-shaped green leaves, measuring up to 10 cm long and variegated with yellow to white. Large mature plants have much larger leaves to about 70 cm long with deep lobes. |
| Flowers | Flowers are in the form of spathe and spadix, with cream, boat-shaped spathe (large leaf-like bract) that surrounds the spadix (flowering spike), carrying small flowers and fruits. |
| Fruit | Berries are formed in the spadix that turn orange to red when ripen. |
| Habitat | In its native habitat, it climbs tree trunks with aerial rootlets and can also creep on the ground as a ground cover. |
| Cultivation | The juvenile plant is much smaller (about 15 - 20 cm), usually grown as a houseplant. Sometimes, the plant may be featured in commercial plantings or in greenhouses in larger form. Grow under semi-shaded condition with moderate watering. Plant can be propagated via stem cutting. |
| Etymology | The genus epithet 'Epipremnum' means on-trees, which refers to the plant growth habit The specific epithet 'aureum' means golden-yellow, with reference to the plant foliage colour. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | This vine is suitable for growing in container, hanging baskets as indoor gardening and vertical spaces. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
| Landscape Uses | Hanging Basket, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Phytoremediation (Aerial Contaminant(s)), Container Planting, Groundcover |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Irritant - Sap, Toxic Upon Ingestion |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Yellow / Golden |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Smooth |
| Foliar Modification | Flower/Fruit Bract |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Cordate) |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Cordate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 94 |
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| Species ID | 1390 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
