Status:
valid
Authors:
J.L.Clark & Keene
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 517 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043095
Common Names
- Monopyle uniflora
- One-flowered Monopyle
- Uniflorous Monopyle
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle uniflora is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monopyle uniflora has small white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monopyle uniflora can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn, and planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Monopyle uniflora
Monopyle uniflora can be found in the Himalayas of India.
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,