Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monogyna
ID:
528029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & Chun

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 26 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527361

Common Names

  • Monogynous Ironwood
  • Monogynous Ash
  • Monogynous Oak

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Description

Alphonsea monogyna (also called Single-stamen Alphonsea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alphonsea monogyna is used as an ornamental plant, due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alphonsea monogyna are yellow and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphonsea monogyna is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Once the cutting has rooted, transplant it into a larger pot with well-draining soil.

Where to Find Alphonsea monogyna

Alphonsea monogyna is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Alphonsea monogyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphonsea monogyna?

Alphonsea monogyna

What is the common name of Alphonsea monogyna?

Monogynous Alphonsea

Where is Alphonsea monogyna native to?

India

Species in the Alphonsea genus

Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72000-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.