What family does Monstera belong to?

Monstera belongs to the Araceae family.

Where does the name of Monstera come from?

The word Monstera comes from the Latin word monstrum, meaning monster/wonder/abnormal. It refers to the unusual leaves with natural holes that species within this genus have.

Monstera Houseplants | Genus Info & Species List

Family Araceae
Genus Monstera
No common names are known.
The word Monstera comes from the Latin word monstrum, meaning monster/wonder/abnormal. It refers to the unusual leaves with natural holes that species within this genus have.