Monotropa hypopitys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 387 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376429
Common Names
- Monotropa hypopitys
- Pity Monotropa
- Pity Indian Pipe
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- Monotropa glabra Bernh. ex Rchb. [valid]
- Monotropa hirsuta Hornem. ex Willk. & Lange [valid]
- Monotropa epirrhizium St.-Lag. [valid]
- Monotropa hypoxya Spreng. [valid]
- Monotropa japonica Franch. & Sav. [valid]
- Monotropa latisquama (Rydb.) Hultén [valid]
- Monotropa hypophegea Wallr. [valid]
- Monotropa abietina Dumort [valid]
- Monotropa flagrans Gilib. [valid]
- Monotropa nepalensis Wall. [valid]
- Monotropa nipponica H.Hara [valid]
- Monotropa procera Torr. [valid]
- Monotropa squamiformis Dulac [valid]
- Monotropa taiwaniana S.S.Ying [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys latisquama (Rydb.) Kearney & Peebles [valid]
- Hypopitys brevis Small [valid]
- Hypopitys dentata Raf. [valid]
- Hypopitys europaea Nutt. [valid]
- Hypopitys glabra (Bernh. ex Rchb.) DC. [valid]
- Hypopitys hypophegea (Wallr.) G.Don [valid]
- Hypopitys hypopitys (L.) Small [illegitimate]
- Hypopitys latisquama Rydb. [valid]
- Hypopitys lutea Gray [valid]
- Hypopitys monotropa Crantz [valid]
- Hypopitys multiflora Scop. [valid]
- Hypopitys racemosa Raf. [valid]
- Hypopitys rivini Ruppius ex Ces., Pass. & Gibelli [valid]
- Hypopitys secunda Raf. [valid]
- Hypopitys stricta Raf. [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys japonica (Franch. & Sav.) Franch. & Sav. [valid]
- Monotropa lanuginosa rosea Torr. [valid]
- Hypopitys fimbriata (A.Gray) Howell [valid]
- Hypopitys insignata E.P.Bicknell [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys lanuginosa (Michx.) H.Hara [valid]
- Hypopitys multiflora americana DC. [valid]
- Monotropa lanuginosa Michx. [valid]
- Hypopitys multiflora glabra Ledeb. [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys glabra Roth [valid]
- Monotropa multiflora (Scop.) Fritsch [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys glaberrima H.Hara [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys atricha (Domin) Kitag. [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys hypopitys [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys hirsuta Roth [valid]
- Monotropa hypopitys lanuginosa (Michx.) Andres [valid]
- Monotropa chinensis Koidz. [valid]
- Hypopitys lanuginosa rosea (Torr.) House [valid]
- Monotropa fimbriata A.Gray [valid]
- Hypopitys lanuginosa (Michx.) Raf. [valid]
- Hypopitys americana (DC.) Nutt. [valid]
Description
Monotropa hypopitys (also called Hypopitys Monotropa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotropa hypopitys is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotropa hypopitys has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are grass-like, with long, narrow leaves.
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Monotropa hypopitys is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant but needs regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage more flowering.
Where to Find Monotropa hypopitys
Monotropa hypopitys is native to temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia. It can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.
Monotropa hypopitys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotropa hypopitys?
Monotropa hypopitys
What are the common names of Monotropa hypopitys?
Hypopitys Monotropa, Hypopitys Monotropa
What are the uses of Monotropa hypopitys?
It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Monotropa genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.