Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aristatum
ID:
371757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 234 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371089



Common Names

  • Monothecium aristatum
  • Aristatum Monothecium
  • Aristatum Monothecium Grass


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Description

Monothecium aristatum (also called 'awned monothecium', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monothecium aristatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monothecium aristatum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monothecium aristatum is a shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers a soil that is slightly acidic and well-draining. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Monothecium aristatum

Monothecium aristatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Monothecium aristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monothecium aristatum?

Monothecium aristatum

What is the common name of Monothecium aristatum?

Aristatum Monothecium

What is the habitat of Monothecium aristatum?

Monothecium aristatum is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.