Monanthotaxis glaucifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucifolia
ID:
1409330
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) P.H.Hoekstra
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 14 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421795
Common Names
- Monanthotaxis glaucifolia
- Glaucous-leaved Monanthotaxis
- Glaucous-leaved
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia (also called 'Mountain Rock Rose', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, leathery leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Monanthotaxis glaucifolia
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central Africa.
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis glaucifolia?
Monanthotaxis glaucifolia
What is the common name of Monanthotaxis glaucifolia?
Glaucous Monanthotaxis
What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis glaucifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.
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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
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:77161574-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.