Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schnell) Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 27 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225729
Common Names
- Monanthotaxis Nimbana
- Nimba Monanthotaxis
- Nimba Bush-Violet
Description
Monanthotaxis nimbana (also called the Nimbana 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 nimbana 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 nimbana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Monanthotaxis nimbana: Monanthotaxis nimbana is a shrub species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy species that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Monanthotaxis nimbana
Monanthotaxis nimbana is found in tropical Africa, India, and South-East Asia.
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,