Pothos is a genus of flowering plants in the family Araceae (tribe Potheae). It is native to China, the Indian subcontinent, Australia, New Guinea, Southeast Asia, and various islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
The common houseplant Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as 'pothos', was once classified under this genus.
Species
As of December 2025, Plants of the World Online accepts the following species:
