Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
itapoanensis
ID:
1262564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vianna & Marques

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 31: 3 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261902

Common Names

  • Itapoanense Monnina
  • Monnina itapoanensis
  • Itapoanense Monnin

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Description

Monnina itapoanensis (also called Itapoan monnina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an annual herb growing to 10–20 cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect stem bearing a few leaves and a few flowers. The flowers are white, with four petals.

Uses & Benefits

Monnina itapoanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Monnina itapoanensis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monnina itapoanensis is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting of at least 6 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water the cutting sparingly and wait for new growth to appear before watering again. Once the cutting has taken root, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Monnina itapoanensis

Monnina itapoanensis is native to Brazil.

Monnina itapoanensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Monnina itapoanensis?

Monnina itapoanensis is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

What are the characteristics of Monnina itapoanensis?

Monnina itapoanensis is a small shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

How can Monnina itapoanensis be propagated?

Monnina itapoanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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-50200588: Based on the initial data import
Maria do Carmo Mendes Marques (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marques' in the authors string.
Gaspar Vianna: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vianna' in the authors string.