Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviflora
ID:
744942

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Mabb. & Muellner

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 615 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744275

Common Names

  • Munronia Breviflora
  • Short-Flowered Munronia
  • Short-Flowered Munronia

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Description

Munronia breviflora (also called 'Breviflora', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Munronia breviflora is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Munronia breviflora is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munronia breviflora is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The shrub should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Munronia breviflora

Munronia breviflora is native to Africa and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Munronia breviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Munronia breviflora?

Munronia breviflora

What is the common name of Munronia breviflora?

Short-flowered munronia

What is the natural habitat of Munronia breviflora?

Grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Alexandra Nora Muellner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muellner' in the authors string.