Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 4: 248 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239506
Common Names
- Monnina
- Franchet's Monnina
- Coralito
Description
Monnina franchetii (also called Franchet's Monnina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It is found in dry, open woodlands and thickets, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has lanceolate-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina franchetii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monnina franchetii is yellow and has a single, tubular petal. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have two opposite leaves, and a small root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monnina franchetii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Monnina franchetii
Monnina franchetii is native to the dry forests of Mexico and Central America.
Monnina franchetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monnina franchetii?
Monnina franchetii
What is the common name of Monnina franchetii?
Franchet's Monnina
What type of plant is Monnina franchetii?
It is a shrub
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,