Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congestum
ID:
1321831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 1030 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334285

Common Names

  • Monoon Congestum
  • Congestum Monoon
  • Monoon Congesta

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Description

Monoon congestum (also called 'Congested Monoon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, typically growing up to 5-7 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, occurring in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, at elevations up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Monoon congestum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoon congestum has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoon congestum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require full sun and warm temperatures for successful propagation.

Where to Find Monoon congestum

Monoon congestum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

Monoon congestum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon congestum?

Monoon congestum

What is the family of Monoon congestum?

Myrtaceae

What is the natural habitat of Monoon congestum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122998-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.