Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
cordifolia
ID:
1083102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 80 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082440

Common Names

  • Monolena cordifolia
  • Heart-leaved Monolena
  • Heart-leaved Monolena

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Description

Monolena cordifolia (also called Heart-leaved monolena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the Andean region of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monolena cordifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monolena cordifolia is a white to pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small and have long, heart-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Monolena cordifolia

Monolena cordifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Ecuador and Peru.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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