Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
capea
ID:
1226387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.G.Camus & A.Camus) Verdc.

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 21 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225725

Common Names

  • Monanthotaxis Capea
  • Cape Monanthotaxis
  • Cape Bush-Violet

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Description

Monanthotaxis capea (also called the Cape Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist, sheltered areas in rainforest and montane forest.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis capea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monanthotaxis capea has small, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. The flowers are followed by small, round, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis capea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Monanthotaxis capea

Monanthotaxis capea is found in tropical Africa, India, and South-East Asia.

Monanthotaxis capea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis capea?

Monanthotaxis capea

What is the common name of Monanthotaxis capea?

Monanthotaxis

What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis capea?

Tropical rainforests

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74070-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.