Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Hoekstra
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 186: 106 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341024
Common Names
- Monanthotaxis paniculata
- Panicled Monanthotaxis
- Paniculata Monanthotaxis
- Panicled African Mahogany
Description
Monanthotaxis paniculata (also called Paniculate Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Africa. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 50 cm tall. It has two basal leaves and a single inflorescence with up to 15 flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monanthotaxis paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monanthotaxis paniculata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monanthotaxis paniculata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils in partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Monanthotaxis paniculata
Monanthotaxis paniculata is native to tropical Africa, where it can be found in moist forests.
Monanthotaxis paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis paniculata?
Monanthotaxis paniculata
What is the common name of Monanthotaxis paniculata?
Paniculate Monanthotaxis
Where is Monanthotaxis paniculata native to?
Cameroon
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,