Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
aquila
ID:
1318130

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Hoekstra

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 69: 74 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330584

Common Names

  • Monanthotaxis aquila
  • Aquila Monanthotaxis
  • Aquila Monanthotax

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Description

Monanthotaxis aquila (also called Aquila Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Ghana and is found in moist, montane forests. It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis aquila is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monanthotaxis aquila has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis aquila is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated through seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Monanthotaxis aquila

Monanthotaxis aquila is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.

Monanthotaxis aquila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis aquila?

Monanthotaxis aquila

What is the common name of Monanthotaxis aquila?

Aquila Monanthotaxis

Where is Monanthotaxis aquila found?

Monanthotaxis aquila is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa

Species in the Monanthotaxis genus

Monanthotaxis congoensis, Monanthotaxis diclina, Monanthotaxis ferruginea, Monanthotaxis filamentosa, Monanthotaxis foliosa, Monanthotaxis buchananii, Monanthotaxis barteri, Monanthotaxis bokoli, Monanthotaxis cauliflora, Monanthotaxis poggei, Monanthotaxis oligandra, Monanthotaxis parvifolia, Monanthotaxis pellegrinii, Monanthotaxis schweinfurthii, Monanthotaxis klainei, Monanthotaxis letestui, Monanthotaxis littoralis, Monanthotaxis lucidula, Monanthotaxis laurentii, Monanthotaxis gilletii, Monanthotaxis vogelii, Monanthotaxis whytei, Monanthotaxis caffra, Monanthotaxis micrantha, Monanthotaxis madagascariensis, Monanthotaxis malacophylla, Monanthotaxis pilosa, Monanthotaxis valida, Monanthotaxis trichocarpa, Monanthotaxis fornicata, Monanthotaxis trichantha, Monanthotaxis dictyoneura, Monanthotaxis orophila, Monanthotaxis faulknerae, Monanthotaxis discolor, Monanthotaxis chasei, Monanthotaxis sororia, Monanthotaxis ambrensis, Monanthotaxis heterantha, Monanthotaxis podocarpa, Monanthotaxis brachytricha, Monanthotaxis boivinii, Monanthotaxis glaucocarpa, Monanthotaxis caesia, Monanthotaxis capea, Monanthotaxis mannii, Monanthotaxis elegans, Monanthotaxis nimbana, Monanthotaxis stenosepala, Monanthotaxis glomerulata,

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,

References

Paul H. Hoekstra (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Hoekstra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60472946-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.