Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
chayanianus
ID:
1329974

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiyaw.) Veldkamp & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66 (2):226. (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342428

Common Names

  • Monolophus chayanianus
  • Chayanianus Monolophus
  • Monolophus

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Description

Monolophus chayanianus (also called Chayanian Monolophus, Chayanian Monolophus Plant, and Chayanian Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It has small, waxy leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monolophus chayanianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monolophus chayanianus is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are thin and green with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolophus chayanianus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Monolophus chayanianus

Monolophus chayanianus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Monolophus chayanianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolophus chayanianus?

Monolophus chayanianus

What type of plant is Monolophus chayanianus?

It is a shrub

Where is Monolophus chayanianus found?

It is found in Mexico

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.
Suppachai Tiyaworanant (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiyaw.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001342428: Based on the initial data import