Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kalimantanense
ID:
1542337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nurmawati

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 446: 1 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023679





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Description

Monoon kalimantanense (also called Kalimantan Monoon, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree with opposite leaves, white flowers and globose fruits. It is native to the island of Kalimantan in Indonesia, where it is found in lowland rainforest and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monoon kalimantanense is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoon kalimantanense has white flowers, small seeds and seedlings which are initially green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoon kalimantanense is a species of flowering shrub native to Indonesia. It is a medium-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Monoon kalimantanense

Monoon kalimantanense is native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo. It can be found in the understory of the forest, growing in moist and shady areas.

Monoon kalimantanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon kalimantanense?

Monoon kalimantanense

What are the common names of Monoon kalimantanense?

Monoon kalimantanense is commonly known as the 'Kalimantanense Monoon'

What is the natural habitat of Monoon kalimantanense?

Monoon kalimantanense is found in the tropical forests of South America

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:77210339-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.