Monolophus arunachalensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arunachalensis
ID:
1318273
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bhaumik, S.Dey & Langhu
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72. (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330727
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monolophus arunachalensis (also called Arunachal monolophus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to the Arunachal Pradesh region of India, where it grows in lowland forests. It is an upright shrub with long, narrow leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monolophus arunachalensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monolophus arunachalensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, yellowish-green stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monolophus arunachalensis is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Monolophus arunachalensis
Monolophus arunachalensis is native to India and can be found in moist, shady woods.
Species in the Monolophus genus
Monolophus coenobialis, Monolophus linearis, Monolophus secundus, Monolophus arunachalensis, Monolophus amplexicaulis, Monolophus bolavenensis, Monolophus bracteatus, Monolophus larsenii, Monolophus pedemontanus, Monolophus sikkimensis, Monolophus chayanianus, Monolophus suksathanii, Monolophus monensis,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,
References
Manas Bhaumik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaumik' in the authors string.
Santanu Dey (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dey' in the authors string.
T. Langhu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Langhu' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001330727: Based on the initial data import