Monoporus myrianthus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrianthus
ID:
1086030
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Mez
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 162 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085368
Common Names
- Monoporus myrianthus
- Myrianthus Monoporus
- Myrianthus False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monoporus myrianthus (also called Myrianthous Monoporus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It grows in lowland and montane forests, up to 1500 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Monoporus myrianthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monoporus myrianthus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.
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Monoporus myrianthus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Monoporus myrianthus
Monoporus myrianthus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Monoporus genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22000386: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.