Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hatus.) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 1032 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334302
Common Names
- Liukiuense Monoon
- Liukiuense Moonflower
- Liukiuense Moonvine
Description
Monoon liukiuense (also called 'Ryukyu Monoon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, typically growing up to 5-7 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, occurring in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, at elevations up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Monoon liukiuense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monoon liukiuense is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monoon liukiuense is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the stem or leaves. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Monoon liukiuense
Monoon liukiuense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Ryukyu Islands.
Monoon liukiuense FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Monoon liukiuense?
Monoon liukiuense requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the average height of Monoon liukiuense?
Monoon liukiuense typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Monoon liukiuense?
Monoon liukiuense has an average lifespan of 10-15 years.
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,
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
Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.