Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Forman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 754 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000379586
Common Names
- Nothopegia monadelpha
- One-Stalked Nothopegia
- One-Stalked Uvaria
Synonyms
- Blackburnia monadelpha Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Nothopegia monadelpha (also called One-Stalked Nothopegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South India. It is a small, erect herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Nothopegia monadelpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Nothopegia monadelpha var. macrocarpa (Hook.f.) Karthik. & Moorthy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Nothopegia monadelpha are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nothopegia monadelpha is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Nothopegia monadelpha
Nothopegia monadelpha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South India and Sri Lanka.
Nothopegia monadelpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nothopegia monadelpha?
Nothopegia monadelpha
What is the natural habitat of Nothopegia monadelpha?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist evergreen forests of India.
What is the flowering season of Nothopegia monadelpha?
It flowers from December to April.
Species in the Nothopegia genus
Nothopegia vajravelui,
Nothopegia travancorica,
Nothopegia monadelpha,
Nothopegia heyneana,
Nothopegia castaneifolia,
Nothopegia acuminata,
Nothopegia beddomei,
Nothopegia aureofulva,
Nothopegia sivagiriana,
Nothopegia colebrookiana,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,