Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
bolavenensis
ID:
1329465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Picheans. & Koonterm) Veldkamp & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66:226. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341919


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Description

Monolophus bolavenensis (also called Bolaven Monolophus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome, and has a single, erect, unbranched stem. It is native to Thailand and Laos, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monolophus bolavenensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monolophus bolavenensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolophus bolavenensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Monolophus bolavenensis

Monolophus bolavenensis is native to Laos and can be found in the Bolaven Plateau.

Monolophus bolavenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolophus bolavenensis?

Monolophus bolavenensis

What is the natural habitat of Monolophus bolavenensis?

Monolophus bolavenensis is found in Thailand.

What is the flowering season of Monolophus bolavenensis?

Monolophus bolavenensis flowers in the spring and summer months.

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
Chayan Picheansoonthon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Picheans.' in the authors string.
Supachai Koonterm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koonterm' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001341919: Based on the initial data import