Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praestigiosum
ID:
1321859

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Sinclair) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 1033 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334313

Common Names

  • Praestigiosum Monoon
  • Praestigiosum Moonflower
  • Praestigiosum Moonvine

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Description

Monoon praestigiosum (also called 'Mountain 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 praestigiosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monoon praestigiosum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoon praestigiosum 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 praestigiosum

Monoon praestigiosum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Monoon praestigiosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon praestigiosum?

Monoon praestigiosum

What is the common name of Monoon praestigiosum?

Praestigiosum

Where is Monoon praestigiosum native to?

Philippines

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

James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123036-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.