Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
velutina
ID:
1409336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague & Hutch.) P.H.Hoekstra

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 15 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421801

Common Names

  • Monanthotaxis velutina
  • Velvet Monanthotaxis
  • Velvet

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Description

Monanthotaxis velutina (also called Velvet Monanthotaxis, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in tropical forests and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthotaxis velutina 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 velutina has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthotaxis velutina 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 velutina

Monanthotaxis velutina is native to tropical Africa.

Monanthotaxis velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthotaxis velutina?

Monanthotaxis velutina

What is the common name of Monanthotaxis velutina?

Velvet Monanthotaxis

What is the natural habitat of Monanthotaxis velutina?

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.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' 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:77161581-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.