Monnina alinae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alinae
ID:
1255275
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Eriksen
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 65: 57 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254613
Common Names
- Monnina Alinae
- Alinae Monnina
- Alinae Monnina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monnina alinae (also called Alina's monnina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina alinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monnina alinae has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monnina alinae is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It is easily propagated through stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a sunny location and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in a container or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Monnina alinae
Monnina alinae can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Monnina alinae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monnina alinae?
Monnina alinae
What is the family of Monnina alinae?
Polygalaceae
Where is Monnina alinae found?
Mexico
Species in the Monnina genus
Monnina colombiana, Monnina cladostachya, Monnina ciliolata, Monnina chodatiana, Monnina cacumina, Monnina chlamydantha, Monnina cuatrecasasii, Monnina densa, Monnina crepinii, Monnina crassinervia, Monnina costaricensis, Monnina bracteata, Monnina pubescens, Monnina arbuscula, Monnina aestuans, Monnina linearifolia, Monnina lehmanniana, Monnina mollis, Monnina ferreyrae, Monnina glaberrima, Monnina erecta, Monnina elongata, Monnina euonymoides, Monnina dugandiana, Monnina idroboana, Monnina guatemalensis, Monnina grandifolia, Monnina acuminata, Monnina oblanceolata, Monnina pittieri, Monnina tristaniana, Monnina venezuelensis, Monnina tatei, Monnina sylvicola, Monnina sylvatica, Monnina xalapensis, Monnina subserrata, Monnina pennellii, Monnina parvifolia, Monnina parasylvatica, Monnina salicifolia, Monnina steyermarkii, Monnina solandrifolia, Monnina smithii, Monnina schultesii, Monnina schlechtendaliana, Monnina saprogena, Monnina santamartensis, Monnina andina, Monnina arbutus,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50175691: Based on the initial data import
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.