Monopyle angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1065459
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 394 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064797
Common Names
- Monopyle angustifolia
- Angustifolia Monopyle
- Monopyle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monopyle angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Monopyle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and narrow, pointed leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and white with purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monopyle angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monopyle angustifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Monopyle angustifolia
Monopyle angustifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Species in the Monopyle genus
Monopyle puberula, Monopyle subdimidiata, Monopyle maxonii, Monopyle multiflora, Monopyle uniflora, Monopyle iserniana, Monopyle subsessilis, Monopyle grandiflora, Monopyle macrocarpa, Monopyle panamensis, Monopyle sodiroana, Monopyle angustifolia, Monopyle flava, Monopyle mexiae, Monopyle paniculata, Monopyle reflexa, Monopyle ecuadorensis, Monopyle stenoloba, Monopyle inaequalis, Monopyle aurea, Monopyle longicarpa,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001153: Based on the initial data import
Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.