Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) Verdc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 31 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372932
Common Names
- Monanthotaxis filamentosa
- Monanthotaxis
- Filamentosa
Description
Monanthotaxis filamentosa (also called Filamentous 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 filamentosa 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 filamentosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monanthotaxis filamentosa 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 filamentosa
Monanthotaxis filamentosa can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Monanthotaxis filamentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis filamentosa?
Monanthotaxis filamentosa
What is the common name of Monanthotaxis filamentosa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis filamentosa?
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,