Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
cauliflora
ID:
373646

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chipp) Verdc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 30 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372978

Common Names

  • Monanthotaxis cauliflora
  • Cauliflorous Monanthotaxis
  • Monanthotaxis Cauliflora

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Description

Monanthotaxis cauliflora (also called Cauliflower Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis cauliflora is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monanthotaxis cauliflora is a yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis cauliflora is a tropical evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Monanthotaxis cauliflora

Monanthotaxis cauliflora can be found in the rainforests of West Africa, including Nigeria and Cameroon.

Monanthotaxis cauliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis cauliflora?

Monanthotaxis cauliflora

What is the family of Monanthotaxis cauliflora?

Annonaceae

Where is Monanthotaxis cauliflora found?

Cameroon

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

Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Thomas Ford Chipp (1886-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chipp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74071-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.