Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
1330676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) I.M.Turner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 280 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343130



Common Names

  • Monoon
  • Nitidum Monoon
  • Shiny Monoon


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Description

Monoon nitidum (also called Indian Mast Tree, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to India and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monoon nitidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is ideal for rock gardens, edging, and in containers. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoon nitidum has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoon nitidum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The plant can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Monoon nitidum

Monoon nitidum can be found in China.

Monoon nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monoon nitidum?

Monoon nitidum

What is the common name of Monoon nitidum?

Shining Monoon

What is the natural habitat of Monoon nitidum?

Tropical moist 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

Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77148863-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.