Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
453190

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 153 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452522

Common Names

  • Bracteata Monnina
  • Bracteata Pink Rush
  • Bracteata Pink Bulrush

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Synonyms

  • Monnina multicomata Chodat [unknown]

Description

Monnina bracteata (also called Bracteate Monnina, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monnina bracteata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monnina bracteata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monnina bracteata is a shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems.

Where to Find Monnina bracteata

Monnina bracteata is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Monnina bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monnina bracteata?

Monnina bracteata

What is the common name of Monnina bracteata?

Monnina bracteata

What is the natural habitat of Monnina bracteata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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,

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