Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
spathulatus
ID:
1086027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 160 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085365

Common Names

  • Monoporus spathulatus
  • Spathulatus Monoporus
  • Spathulatus False Foxglove

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Description

Monoporus spathulatus (also called Spathulate 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 spathulatus is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used as a source of fuel wood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoporus spathulatus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoporus spathulatus 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 spathulatus

Monoporus spathulatus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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,

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