Description
Drypetes monachinoi (also called Monachino's Boxwood, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest, riverine forest, and coastal forest.
Uses & Benefits
Drypetes monachinoi is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Cultivation and Propagation
Drypetes monachinoi is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a variety of climates, from tropical to subtropical.
Where to Find Drypetes monachinoi
Drypetes monachinoi is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.