Mitriostigma monocaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monocaule
ID:
914074
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sonké & Dessein
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 305 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913409
Common Names
- Mitriostigma monocaule
- Monocaule Mitriostigma
- Mitriostigma Monocaule
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitriostigma monocaule (also called One-stemmed Mitriostigma, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is a perennial herb with an erect stem and lanceolate leaves. The flowers are white with a yellow center and are borne in terminal racemes.
Uses & Benefits
Mitriostigma monocaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitriostigma monocaule has white flowers with yellow anthers, and small, brown, oblong seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mitriostigma monocaule is a tropical shrub native to Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark, perlite, or sphagnum moss. Water the plant regularly, but allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Mitriostigma monocaule
Mitriostigma monocaule is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.
Species in the Mitriostigma genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-458390: Based on the initial data import
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.