Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Rob.) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 1033 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425489
Description
Monoon oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved Monoon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. It has small, oblong-shaped leaves and white, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Monoon oblongifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Monoon oblongifolium is white and tubular. The seed is black and round. The seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monoon oblongifolium is an evergreen shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Monoon oblongifolium
Monoon oblongifolium is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests.
Monoon oblongifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monoon oblongifolium?
Monoon oblongifolium
What is the common name of Monoon oblongifolium?
Oblong-leaved Monoon
What is the family of Monoon oblongifolium?
Asteraceae
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
Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.