Monotes africana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
377834
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(2): 624 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377166
Common Names
- Monotes Africana
- African Monotes
- Monotes
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- Vatica africana (A.DC.) Welw. ex Oliv. [valid]
Description
Monotes africana (also called African Wild-cotton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a shrub with white flowers and small, round fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotes africana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and have a round shape. The seedlings are thin and have two, pointed leaves.
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Monotes africana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.
Where to Find Monotes africana
Monotes africana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.
Monotes africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Monotes africana
What type of plant is this?
A perennial shrub
What are the common uses of this plant?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control
Species in the Monotes genus
Monotes adenophyllus, Monotes africana, Monotes autennei, Monotes dasyanthus, Monotes doryphorus, Monotes duvigneaudii, Monotes engleri, Monotes gilgii, Monotes gilletii, Monotes glaber, Monotes glandulosus, Monotes gossweileri, Monotes hirtii, Monotes hutchinsonianus, Monotes hypoleucus, Monotes kapiriensis, Monotes katangensis, Monotes kerstingii, Monotes lukuluensis, Monotes lutambensis, Monotes madagascariensis, Monotes magnificus, Monotes nyasensis, Monotes paivae, Monotes pearsonii, Monotes pwetoensis, Monotes redheadii, Monotes rubriglans, Monotes rufotomentosus, Monotes stevensonii, Monotes thomasii, Monotes tomentellus, Monotes verdickii, Monotes xasenguensis,
Species in the Dipterocarpaceae family
References
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.