Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Revista Univ. (Cuzco) 33(87): 110 (1944 publ. 1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064957
Common Names
- Monopyle
- Monopyle stenoloba
- Monopyle Stenoloba
Description
Monopyle stenoloba (also called 'Narrow-leaved Monopyle', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle stenoloba is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It produces small, white flowers and has attractive, glossy foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monopyle stenoloba is a white or pink star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.
Where to Find Monopyle stenoloba
Monopyle stenoloba can be found in the wild in Ecuador.
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,