Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
moniliformis
ID:
312648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 357 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311980

Common Names

  • Spathiostemon moniliformis
  • Beaded Spathiostemon
  • Beaded-Flower Spathiostemon

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Description

Spathiostemon moniliformis (also called 'Moniliform Spathiostemon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Spathiostemon moniliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Spathiostemon moniliformis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seeds: The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathiostemon moniliformis is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Spathiostemon moniliformis

Spathiostemon moniliformis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Spathiostemon moniliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathiostemon moniliformis?

Spathiostemon moniliformis

What type of plant is Spathiostemon moniliformis?

Evergreen shrub

What is the growth habit of Spathiostemon moniliformis?

Upright

Species in the Spathiostemon genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References