Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
exaltatum
ID:
1081776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Almeda

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 75: 97 (-99), fig (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081114

Common Names

  • Exaltatum Monochaetum
  • Monochaetum exaltatum
  • Exaltatum

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Description

Monochaetum exaltatum (also called 'Tall Monochaetum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, and can be found in wet forests and along streams. It is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monochaetum exaltatum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach pain, and skin infections. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Monochaetum exaltatum are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monochaetum exaltatum can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, organic-rich soil mix and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be planted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Monochaetum exaltatum

Monochaetum exaltatum can be found in Costa Rica.

Species in the Monochaetum genus

Monochaetum ecaudatum, Monochaetum bonplandii, Monochaetum brachyurum, Monochaetum floribundum, Monochaetum gleasonianum, Monochaetum humboldtianum, Monochaetum lineatum, Monochaetum macrantherum, Monochaetum mariae, Monochaetum myrtoideum, Monochaetum polyneuron, Monochaetum rodriguezii, Monochaetum tachirense, Monochaetum deppeanum, Monochaetum discolor, Monochaetum glanduliferum, Monochaetum hartwegianum, Monochaetum lindeneanum, Monochaetum meridense, Monochaetum multiflorum, Monochaetum polyneurum, Monochaetum pulchrum, Monochaetum stellulatum, Monochaetum subditivum, Monochaetum dicranantherum, Monochaetum subglabrum, Monochaetum compactum, Monochaetum cordatum, Monochaetum exaltatum, Monochaetum neglectum, Monochaetum trichophyllum, Monochaetum vulcanicum, Monochaetum tenellum, Monochaetum alpestre, Monochaetum rubescens, Monochaetum calcaratum, Monochaetum linearifolium, Monochaetum amistadense, Monochaetum talamancense, Monochaetum amabile, Monochaetum strigosum, Monochaetum uribei, Monochaetum cinereum, Monochaetum laxifolium, Monochaetum magdalenense, Monochaetum uberrimum, Monochaetum vestitum, Monochaetum ciliatum, Monochaetum carbonoi, Monochaetum longicaudatum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50216028: Originally associated with wfo-0001265103
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20302707: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50216028: Originally associated with wfo-0001265103
Frank Almeda (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Almeda' in the authors string.