Status:
valid
Authors:
Alvear & Almeda
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 163(1): 31 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339715
Common Names
- Monochaetum longicaudatum
- Long-Tailed Monochaetum
- Longicaudatum Monochaetum
Description
Monochaetum longicaudatum (also called 'Long-tailed Monochaetum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Ecuador. It is found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 0–500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Monochaetum longicaudatum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monochaetum longicaudatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monochaetum longicaudatum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Monochaetum longicaudatum
Monochaetum longicaudatum is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Monochaetum longicaudatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monochaetum longicaudatum?
Monochaetum longicaudatum
What are the common names of Monochaetum longicaudatum?
Long-tailed monochaetum
What is the natural habitat of Monochaetum longicaudatum?
Tropical rainforests
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
Marcela Alvear: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alvear' in the authors string.