Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) P.H.Hoekstra
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Blumea 66: 191 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028085
Common Names
- Monanthotaxis pynaertii
- Pynaertii Monanthotaxis
- Pynaertii Monanthotaxis Plant
Description
Monanthotaxis pynaertii (also called 'Pynaert's Monanthotaxis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has an upright, branching habit with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, growing in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Monanthotaxis pynaertii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monanthotaxis pynaertii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monanthotaxis pynaertii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Monanthotaxis pynaertii
Monanthotaxis pynaertii is native to the tropical forests of Central Africa.
Monanthotaxis pynaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis pynaertii?
Monanthotaxis pynaertii
What is the common name of Monanthotaxis pynaertii?
Pynaert's monanthotaxis
What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis pynaertii?
Tropical rainforests
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,