Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
martiana
ID:
1267549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex A.W.Benn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 59 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266887

Common Names

  • Monnina martiana
  • Martiana Monnina
  • Martian Monnina

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Description

Monnina martiana (also called Mart's monnina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open areas. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Monnina martiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monnina martiana has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter and have 5 petals. The seeds are small and black and are about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monnina martiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Monnina martiana

Monnina martiana can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Monnina martiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monnina martiana?

Monnina martiana

What is the common name of Monnina martiana?

Martian monnina

What is the natural habitat of Monnina martiana?

Tropical rainforests

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-50224813: Based on the initial data import
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.