Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Schellenb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Mus. Univ. Zürich 50: 21 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296611
Common Names
- Manotes macrantha
- Macrantha Manotes
- Macrantha Connarus
Description
Manotes macrantha (also called Large-flowered Manotes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Manotes macrantha is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Manotes macrantha has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manotes macrantha is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Manotes macrantha
Manotes macrantha can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Manotes macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manotes macrantha?
Manotes macrantha
What are the common names of Manotes macrantha?
Largeflower Manotes, Largeflower Vine
What is the natural habitat of Manotes macrantha?
Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands
Species in the Manotes genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,