Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
congoensis
ID:
373595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 879 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372927

Common Names

  • Monanthotaxis congoensis
  • Monanthotaxis
  • Congoensis

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Description

Monanthotaxis congoensis (also called Congo Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Central Africa. It grows in tropical rainforests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis congoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monanthotaxis congoensis is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis congoensis is a tropical plant native to Central Africa and is a member of the Annonaceae family. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Monanthotaxis congoensis

Monanthotaxis congoensis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Monanthotaxis congoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis congoensis?

Monanthotaxis congoensis

What is the common name of Monanthotaxis congoensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis congoensis?

Found in lowland forests in Central 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,

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