Status:
valid
Authors:
Almeda
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 75: 104, fig (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081116
Common Names
- Trichophyllum Monochaetum
- Monochaetum trichophyllum
- Trichophyllum
Description
Monochaetum trichophyllum (also called 'Hairy 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 ovate to lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monochaetum trichophyllum is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens, landscapes, and as a houseplant. It is known for its showy purple flowers and lush foliage. It can be used to attract pollinators and to provide a beautiful backdrop for other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Monochaetum trichophyllum are small, white and tubular, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monochaetum trichophyllum 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 trichophyllum
Monochaetum trichophyllum 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,