Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandifolium
ID:
1584655

Status:
valid

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

Source:

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 1031 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000044640

Common Names

  • Monoon grandifolium
  • Grandifolium Monoon
  • Grandifolium's Monoon

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Description

Monoon grandifolium (also called Indian Balsam, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and clusters of white, fragrant flowers. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monoon grandifolium is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoon grandifolium has small yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are pale green with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoon grandifolium is a small evergreen tree that is propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained, sandy soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a seed tray and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Monoon grandifolium

Monoon grandifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Monoon grandifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon grandifolium?

Monoon grandifolium

What is the common name of Monoon grandifolium?

Large-leaved Monoon

What is the natural habitat of Monoon grandifolium?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123012-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.