''Rhaphidophora tetrasperma'', the mini monstera, is a species of flowering plant in the family

Araceae The Araceae are a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants in which flowers are borne on a type of inflorescence called a spadix. The spadix is usually accompanied by, and sometimes partially enclosed in, a spathe (or leaf-like bract). Also ...

, genus '' Rhaphidophora''. It is native to Southern

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has often been mistaken for other species and families, as evidenced by some of the above common name used by plant nurseries and retailers. Some of these mistaken identities include: ''

Monstera deliciosa ''Monstera deliciosa'', the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant native to tropical forests of southern Mexico, south to Panama. It has been introduced to many tropical areas, and has become a mildly invas ...

'' (mistaken for a miniature version), ''

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'' sp., and ''

Epipremnum pinnatum ''Epipremnum pinnatum'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It has many common names, including centipede tongavine and dragon-tail plant. In the Philippines, it is known in Tagalog as ''tibatib''. Distribution The plant ha ...

'', which can all have similar, pinnate foliage, depending on the individual plant's stage of life.
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Trivia

On June 13th, 2021 a single Rhaphidophora tetrasperma with rare white colours was sold in an internet auction on "Trade me" in New Zealand for a record NZ$27,100 (approximately US$19,300.)

References

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