Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1067232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 6: 88 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066570

Common Names

  • Monodora minor
  • Minor Monodora
  • Minor Monodora Tree

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Description

Monodora minor (also called 'Small Monodora', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Monodora minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monodora minor is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round leaf.

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Where to Find Monodora minor

Monodora minor is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74140-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.