Monotes engleri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleri
ID:
1222038
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 291 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221376
Common Names
- Engler's Monotes
- Engler Monotes
- Engler's False Sago
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes engleri (also called the Engler's Monotes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes engleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes engleri is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black and white pattern. The seedlings are small and have a deep green color.
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Monotes engleri is a tropical tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Monotes engleri
Monotes engleri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.