Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Flora 26: 74 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371090
Common Names
- Monothecium glandulosum
- Glandulosum Monothecium
- Glandulosum Monothecium Grass
Synonyms
- Hypoestes glandulosa Hochst. [unknown]
Description
Monothecium glandulosum (also called 'glandular 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 glandulosum 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 glandulosum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monothecium glandulosum 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 glandulosum
Monothecium glandulosum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Monothecium glandulosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monothecium glandulosum?
Monothecium glandulosum
What is the common name of Monothecium glandulosum?
Glandulosum Monothecium
What is the habitat of Monothecium glandulosum?
Monothecium glandulosum is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Monothecium genus
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,