Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
monandra
ID:
395841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pall.) Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint Pétersbourg, Sér. 7 , 4(11): 53 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395173



Common Names

  • Petrosimonia monandra
  • One-stamen Petrosimonia
  • One-stamen Yam


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Synonyms

  • Polycnemum monandrum Pall. [unknown]
  • Halimocnemis monandra (Pall.) C.A.Mey. [unknown]

Description

Petrosimonia monandra (also called 'One-stamened Petrosimonia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves with three veins. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Petrosimonia monandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make furniture and for timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petrosimonia monandra is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petrosimonia monandra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Petrosimonia monandra

Petrosimonia monandra is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.

Petrosimonia monandra FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Petrosimonia monandra?

Petrosimonia monandra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

What is the distribution of Petrosimonia monandra?

Petrosimonia monandra is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

What is the habitat of Petrosimonia monandra?

Petrosimonia monandra is found in moist, shady forests, usually near rivers.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409032: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.