Monococcus echinophorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinophorus
ID:
453273
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 47 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452605
Common Names
- Monococcus echinophorus
- Echinophorus Monococcus
- Monococcus Monococcus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monococcus echinophorus (also called Echinophorus Monococcus, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in humid forests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Monococcus echinophorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monococcus echinophorus is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monococcus echinophorus can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Monococcus echinophorus
Monococcus echinophorus is native to Indonesia.
Monococcus echinophorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monococcus echinophorus?
Monococcus echinophorus
What is the common name of Monococcus echinophorus?
Spiny Monococcus
What is the family of Monococcus echinophorus?
Gesneriaceae
Species in the Monococcus genus
Species in the Petiveriaceae family
Gallesia integrifolia, Hilleria latifolia, Hilleria secunda, Hilleria longifolia, Ledenbergia seguierioides, Ledenbergia peruviana, Ledenbergia macrantha, Monococcus echinophorus, Petiveria alliacea, Rivina humilis, Schindleria rosea, Schindleria densiflora, Schindleria tomentosa, Schindleria racemosa, Schindleria rosea-aenia, Schindleria rosea-aenea, Seguieria aculeata, Seguieria americana, Seguieria macrophylla, Seguieria langsdorffii, Seguieria paraguayensis, Seguieria brevithyrsa, Trichostigma polyandrum, Trichostigma octandrum, Trichostigma peruvianum,
References
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676313-1: Based on the initial data import