| Regno | Plantae |
| Sottoregno | Tracheobionta |
| Superdivisione | Spermatophyta |
| Divisione | Magnoliophyta |
| Classe | Liliopsida |
| Ordine | Alismatales |
| Famiglia | Araceae |
| Sottofamiglia | Monsteroideae |
| Genere | Monstera |
Monstera, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant or Split-Leaf Philodendron, is a popular genus of tropical plants admired for their distinctive, fenestrated leaves. The genus includes around 45 species, each boasting unique leaf patterns and growth habits. Monstera plants are prized for their ornamental value and are popular both as pianta di appartamentos and garden specimens.