Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.K.Saunders & Chalermglin
Source:
ipni
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 121: 74 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354496
Common Names
- Mitrephora monocarpa
- Monocarp Mitrephora
- Monocarp Mitrephora Plant
Description
Mitrephora monocarpa (also called single-fruited mitrephora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has oval leaves and bell-shaped flowers that are usually yellow or orange. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mitrephora monocarpa is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is known for its bright pink flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin conditions and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitrephora monocarpa has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitrephora monocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of stems in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Mitrephora monocarpa
Mitrephora monocarpa is native to Southeast Asia.
Mitrephora monocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitrephora monocarpa?
Mitrephora monocarpa
What type of plant is Mitrephora monocarpa?
A flowering plant
Where is Mitrephora monocarpa found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Mitrephora genus
Mitrephora keithii,
Mitrephora maingayi,
Mitrephora lanotan,
Mitrephora longipetala,
Mitrephora korthalsiana,
Mitrephora glabra,
Mitrephora grandiflora,
Mitrephora harae,
Mitrephora pictiflora,
Mitrephora polypyrena,
Mitrephora reflexa,
Mitrephora rufescens,
Mitrephora pallens,
Mitrephora obtusa,
Mitrephora simeuluensis,
Mitrephora vittata,
Mitrephora clemensiorum,
Mitrephora samarensis,
Mitrephora fragrans,
Mitrephora diversifolia,
Mitrephora ferruginea,
Mitrephora weberi,
Mitrephora vulpina,
Mitrephora williamsii,
Mitrephora winitii,
Mitrephora woodii,
Mitrephora andamanica,
Mitrephora alba,
Mitrephora basilanensis,
Mitrephora cagayanensis,
Mitrephora poilanei,
Mitrephora petelotii,
Mitrephora phanrangensis,
Mitrephora sirikitiae,
Mitrephora amdjahii,
Mitrephora macrocarpa,
Mitrephora kostermansii,
Mitrephora endertii,
Mitrephora multifolia,
Mitrephora uniflora,
Mitrephora sorsogonensis,
Mitrephora sundaica,
Mitrephora tomentosa,
Mitrephora macclurei,
Mitrephora heyneana,
Mitrephora wangii,
Mitrephora imbricatarum-apicum,
Mitrephora calcarea,
Mitrephora monocarpa,
Mitrephora chulabhorniana,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,