Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 60 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255112
Common Names
- Monanthos Oldenlandia
- Oldenlandia monanthos
- Oldenlandia
Synonyms
- Oldenlandia roseiflora K.Schum. & K.Krause [valid]
- Hedyotis monanthos Hochst. ex A.Rich. [valid]
Description
Oldenlandia monanthos (also called One-flowered Oldenlandia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oldenlandia monanthos is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and sore throat. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oldenlandia monanthos has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oldenlandia monanthos is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-22°C and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Oldenlandia monanthos
Oldenlandia monanthos is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.
Oldenlandia monanthos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oldenlandia monanthos?
Oldenlandia monanthos
What are the common names of Oldenlandia monanthos?
One-flowered Oldenlandia, One-flowered False Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Oldenlandia monanthos?
It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Oldenlandia genus
Oldenlandia ascedens,
Oldenlandia acicularis,
Oldenlandia adscensionis,
Oldenlandia aegialodes,
Oldenlandia aemulans,
Oldenlandia affinis,
Oldenlandia apoensis,
Oldenlandia arenarioides,
Oldenlandia aretioides,
Oldenlandia aridosa,
Oldenlandia balfourii,
Oldenlandia banksii,
Oldenlandia bicornuta,
Oldenlandia boscii,
Oldenlandia brachypetala,
Oldenlandia brachyphylla,
Oldenlandia breviflora,
Oldenlandia cana,
Oldenlandia capensis,
Oldenlandia capillipes,
Oldenlandia capituligera,
Oldenlandia chevalieri,
Oldenlandia chiovendae,
Oldenlandia ciliata,
Oldenlandia ciliolata,
Oldenlandia clausa,
Oldenlandia comata,
Oldenlandia contracta,
Oldenlandia corymbosa,
Oldenlandia cryptocarpa,
Oldenlandia cyperoides,
Oldenlandia debilis,
Oldenlandia decipiens,
Oldenlandia densiflora,
Oldenlandia dinteri,
Oldenlandia drymarioides,
Oldenlandia duemmeri,
Oldenlandia dusenii,
Oldenlandia echinulosa,
Oldenlandia erythraeoides,
Oldenlandia fastigiata,
Oldenlandia filicaulis,
Oldenlandia filifolia,
Oldenlandia flosculosa,
Oldenlandia forcipitistipula,
Oldenlandia friesiorum,
Oldenlandia geophila,
Oldenlandia grandis,
Oldenlandia gregaria,
Oldenlandia herbacea,
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,