Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 65: 227 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339295
Common Names
- Monoon bathrantherum
- Bathrantherum Monoon
- Mountain Monoon
Description
Monoon bathrantherum (also called Bathranther's Monoon, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. Its leaves are lance-shaped and have a toothed margin. The flowers are white and have five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Monoon bathrantherum is used for its ornamental value in landscaping, as well as for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monoon bathrantherum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monoon bathrantherum is a perennial herb that is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It prefers a slightly acidic soil pH. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller sections, then replant in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Monoon bathrantherum
Monoon bathrantherum is native to the island of Java in Indonesia.
Monoon bathrantherum FAQ
What is the common name of Monoon bathrantherum?
Common name of Monoon bathrantherum is Bathrantherum
What is the scientific classification of Monoon bathrantherum?
Monoon bathrantherum belongs to the family Melastomataceae and genus Monoon
What is the natural habitat of Monoon bathrantherum?
Monoon bathrantherum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Monoon genus
Monoon lateriflorum,
Monoon chloroxanthum,
Monoon costigerum,
Monoon longipes,
Monoon oligocarpum,
Monoon bemban,
Monoon sublanceolatum,
Monoon acuminatum,
Monoon amischocarpum,
Monoon anomalum,
Monoon asteriellum,
Monoon australe,
Monoon barnesii,
Monoon borneense,
Monoon brevipedunculatum,
Monoon coffeoides,
Monoon congestum,
Monoon congregatum,
Monoon cupulare,
Monoon daclacense,
Monoon erianthoides,
Monoon fragrans,
Monoon fuscum,
Monoon gigantifolium,
Monoon grandiflorum,
Monoon harmandii,
Monoon hookerianum,
Monoon hypogaeum,
Monoon jucundum,
Monoon kingii,
Monoon klemmei,
Monoon laui,
Monoon liukiuense,
Monoon macranthum,
Monoon magnoliiflorum,
Monoon merguiense,
Monoon michaelii,
Monoon mindanaense,
Monoon obtusum,
Monoon pachyphyllum,
Monoon paradoxum,
Monoon patinatum,
Monoon polycarpum,
Monoon praestigiosum,
Monoon ramiflorum,
Monoon sclerophyllum,
Monoon shendurunii,
Monoon simiarum,
Monoon sympetalum,
Monoon thorelii,
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,