Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolia
ID:
373689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 5: 72 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373021

Common Names

  • Monodora tenuifolia
  • Tenuifolia Monodora
  • Monodora Tenuifolia

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Description

Monodora tenuifolia (also called 'Slender-leaved Monodora', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monodora tenuifolia 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, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monodora tenuifolia is a yellow, fragrant, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monodora tenuifolia is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to start with cuttings of established plants.

Where to Find Monodora tenuifolia

Monodora tenuifolia is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Monodora tenuifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Monodora tenuifolia?

African nutmeg

What is the scientific name of African nutmeg?

Monodora tenuifolia

What is the natural habitat of Monodora tenuifolia?

Tropical rainforests of West Africa

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74147-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.