Monotes doryphorus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
doryphorus
ID:
377606
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 90: 233 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376938
Common Names
- Monotes Doryphorus
- Doryphorus Monotes
- Doryphorus Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes doryphorus (also called Spear-bearing Monotes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub, growing up to 4m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, and also in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes doryphorus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotes doryphorus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes doryphorus is a tropical plant that is grown in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or root division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Monotes doryphorus
Monotes doryphorus can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.
Monotes doryphorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes doryphorus?
Monotes doryphorus
What type of plant is Monotes doryphorus?
It is a small tree or shrub
What are the uses of Monotes doryphorus?
It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant
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
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321073-1: Based on the initial data import