Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
subspeciosa
ID:
1101384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 25: 203 (1932-1933 publ. 1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001100722

Common Names

  • Monnina Subspeciosa
  • Subspeciosa Monnina
  • Subspeciosa Monnina

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Description

Monnina subspeciosa (also called Subspecies Monnina, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a woody stem. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil, and is found in humid and sub-humid areas. It grows in open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monnina subspeciosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monnina subspeciosa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monnina subspeciosa is a small, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Monnina subspeciosa

Monnina subspeciosa is native to Ecuador and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It can be found in the provinces of Chimborazo and Cotopaxi.

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,

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