Monnina neurophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neurophylla
ID:
1259953
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Eriksen
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 65: 62 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259291
Common Names
- Neurophylla Monnina
- Monnina of Neurophylla
- Neurophylla's Monnina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monnina neurophylla (also called Monnina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina neurophylla is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fiber, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monnina neurophylla has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monnina neurophylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Monnina neurophylla
Monnina neurophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Monnina neurophylla FAQ
What type of plant is Monnina neurophylla?
Monnina neurophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae.
Where is Monnina neurophylla found?
Monnina neurophylla is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Monnina neurophylla?
Monnina neurophylla is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
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-50190979: Based on the initial data import
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.