Status:
valid
Authors:
I.M.Turner & Utteridge
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Webbia 70: 99 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342819
Common Names
- Monoon malayanum
- Malayanum Monoon
- Malayanum Orchid
Description
Monoon malayanum (also called Malayan monoon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves, and grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monoon malayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monoon malayanum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monoon malayanum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Monoon malayanum
Monoon malayanum can be found in Malaysia.
Monoon malayanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monoon malayanum?
Monoon malayanum
What is the family of Monoon malayanum?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Monoon malayanum?
Malayan Monoon
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,