Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costigerum
ID:
373670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 18 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373002

Common Names

  • Monoon costigerum
  • Costigerum Monoon
  • Monoon Costigerum

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Description

Monoon costigerum (also called 'Costigered Monoon', 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 white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monoon costigerum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock and the fruits are edible and can be used for making jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monoon costigerum 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

Monoon costigerum is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Monoon costigerum

Monoon costigerum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Monoon costigerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon costigerum?

Monoon costigerum

What is the common name of Monoon costigerum?

Costigerum Monoon

What type of plant is Monoon costigerum?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Monoon genus

Monoon lateriflorum, Monoon chloroxanthum, Monoon costigerum, Monoon longipes, Monoon oligocarpum, Monoon bemban, Monoon sublanceolatum, Monoon acuminatum, Monoon amischocarpum, Monoon anomalum, Monoon asteriellum, Monoon australe, Monoon barnesii, Monoon borneense, Monoon brevipedunculatum, Monoon coffeoides, Monoon congestum, Monoon congregatum, Monoon cupulare, Monoon daclacense, Monoon erianthoides, Monoon fragrans, Monoon fuscum, Monoon gigantifolium, Monoon grandiflorum, Monoon harmandii, Monoon hookerianum, Monoon hypogaeum, Monoon jucundum, Monoon kingii, Monoon klemmei, Monoon laui, Monoon liukiuense, Monoon macranthum, Monoon magnoliiflorum, Monoon merguiense, Monoon michaelii, Monoon mindanaense, Monoon obtusum, Monoon pachyphyllum, Monoon paradoxum, Monoon patinatum, Monoon polycarpum, Monoon praestigiosum, Monoon ramiflorum, Monoon sclerophyllum, Monoon shendurunii, Monoon simiarum, Monoon sympetalum, Monoon thorelii,

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