Monotes tomentellus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentellus
ID:
376688
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Milne-Redh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 248 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376020
Common Names
- Monotes tomentellus
- Tomentellus Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes tomentellus (also called Tomentellus Monotes, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Africa, where it is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, linear leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes tomentellus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes tomentellus is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and smooth nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green, tomentose-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes tomentellus is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and then replanted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Monotes tomentellus
Monotes tomentellus is native to the tropical and subtropical forests of Africa.
Monotes tomentellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes tomentellus?
Monotes tomentellus
What is the family of Monotes tomentellus?
Rubiaceae
Where is Monotes tomentellus found?
Monotes tomentellus is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321110-1: Based on the initial data import