Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
monocephalus
ID:
793594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) B.G.Briggs

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 685 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792927

Common Names

  • Chordifex-monocephalus
  • Chordifex-de-monocephalus
  • Chordifex-de-monocephalus-de-oliveira

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Description

Chordifex monocephalus (also called Monocephalus Chordifex, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chordifex monocephalus is used as an ornamental plant for its fragrant white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chordifex monocephalus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chordifex monocephalus is an epiphytic orchid, native to Brazil. It is grown for its showy flowers, which are usually white or pink. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Chordifex monocephalus

Chordifex monocephalus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Chordifex monocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chordifex monocephalus?

Chordifex monocephalus

What is the family of Chordifex monocephalus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Chordifex monocephalus?

Monocephalus Daisy

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-331495: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.