Monolena trichopoda - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichopoda
ID:
1083430
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.H.Warner
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 53(9): 114 (-115) (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082768
Common Names
- Monolena trichopoda
- Trichopoda Monolena
- Trichopoda Monolena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monolena trichopoda (also called ‘Hairy-Stalked Monolena’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a small tree, growing up to 5 meters tall, with large, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monolena trichopoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monolena trichopoda is white with purple spots. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monolena trichopoda is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Monolena trichopoda
Monolena trichopoda is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.
Species in the Monolena genus
Monolena primuliflora, Monolena ovata, Monolena guatemalensis, Monolena dressleri, Monolena panamensis, Monolena cordifolia, Monolena coriacea, Monolena multiflora, Monolena trichopoda, Monolena pilosiuscula, Monolena lanceolata, Monolena pygmaea, Monolena bracteata, Monolena grandiloba, Monolena morleyi, Monolena elliptica,
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-20304612: Based on the initial data import
Richard H. Warner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Warner' in the authors string.