Monopyle panamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1065284
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 29: 58 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064622
Common Names
- Monopyle panamensis
- Panamensis
- Hawaiian Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monopyle panamensis (also called Panama Monopyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has erect stems and is usually 30–60 cm tall. Its leaves are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes and in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle panamensis has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monopyle panamensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monopyle panamensis is a tropical shrub that is native to Hawaii. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Monopyle panamensis
Monopyle panamensis is found in Panama.
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-14000582: Based on the initial data import
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.