Menonvillea flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
370343
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 41: 674 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369675
Common Names
- Menonvillea flexuosa
- Flexuous Menonvillea
- Flexuous False-spike
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- Menonvillea falcata Reiche & Johow [unknown]
- Menonvillea crassa Rollins [unknown]
- Menonvillea flexuosa tomentosa Gilg & Muschl. [unknown]
Description
Menonvillea flexuosa (also called Flexuous Menonvillea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has a rounded habit and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Menonvillea flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menonvillea flexuosa is white in color and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menonvillea flexuosa is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of tubular, yellow flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Menonvillea flexuosa
Menonvillea flexuosa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Menonvillea flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menonvillea flexuosa?
Menonvillea flexuosa
What is the common name of Menonvillea flexuosa?
Flexuous Menonvillea
What is the habitat of Menonvillea flexuosa?
It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs
Species in the Menonvillea genus
Menonvillea linearis, Menonvillea cuneata, Menonvillea flexuosa, Menonvillea frigida, Menonvillea chilensis, Menonvillea cicatricosa, Menonvillea constitutionis, Menonvillea spathulata, Menonvillea virens, Menonvillea litoralis, Menonvillea orbiculata, Menonvillea scapigera, Menonvillea zuloagaensis, Menonvillea pinnatifida, Menonvillea macrocarpa, Menonvillea minima, Menonvillea nordenskjoeldii, Menonvillea purpurea, Menonvillea comberi, Menonvillea famatinensis, Menonvillea patagonica, Menonvillea rigida, Menonvillea filifolia, Menonvillea marticorenae,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360667: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.