Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1082866

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Warner

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 53(9): 111 (-112) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082204

Common Names

  • Monolena Panamensis
  • Panamensis Monolena
  • Monolena

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Description

Monolena panamensis (also called Panamensis Monolena, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It typically grows in humid montane forests and can reach heights of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Monolena panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monolena panamensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolena panamensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to keep the shrub in shape.

Where to Find Monolena panamensis

Monolena panamensis is native to Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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 v1.1 record tro-20303927: Based on the initial data import
Richard H. Warner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Warner' in the authors string.