Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: 86 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064552
Common Names
- Monopyle subsessilis
- Subsessile Monopyle
- Monopyle
Description
Monopyle subsessilis (also called Subsessile 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 subsessilis is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monopyle subsessilis is a yellow or orange star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monopyle subsessilis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light. Monopyle subsessilis prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Monopyle subsessilis
Monopyle subsessilis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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,