Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana & Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. sér. 4, 17: 138. 1862
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452786
Common Names
- Monnina solandrifolia
- Solandra-Leaved Monnina
- Solandra-Leaved Mountain-Pink
Synonyms
- Monnina platyphylla Chodat [unknown]
Description
Monnina solandrifolia (also called Solandra-Leaved Monnina, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina solandrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monnina solandrifolia is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monnina solandrifolia is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Monnina solandrifolia
Monnina solandrifolia is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Monnina solandrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monnina solandrifolia?
Monnina solandrifolia
What is the common name of Monnina solandrifolia?
Solander's Monnina
Where is Monnina solandrifolia found?
Monnina solandrifolia is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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,