Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
oligandra
ID:
373717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70(Suppl. 1): 209 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373049

Common Names

  • Oligandra Monanthotaxis
  • African Monanthotaxis
  • Monanthotaxis Oligandra

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Description

Monanthotaxis oligandra (also called Oligandra Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree, growing up to 8m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 20cm. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, and is found in the lowland forests of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis oligandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monanthotaxis oligandra is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis oligandra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Monanthotaxis oligandra

Monanthotaxis oligandra can be found in tropical Africa.

Monanthotaxis oligandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis oligandra?

Monanthotaxis oligandra

What is the family of Monanthotaxis oligandra?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Monanthotaxis oligandra?

African Coffee Tree

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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