Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cuneata
ID:
370335

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies & Hook.) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 177: 17 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369667



Common Names

  • Menonvillea cuneata
  • Wedge-shaped Menonvillea
  • Wedge-shaped False-spike


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Synonyms

  • Decaptera trifida Turcz. [unknown]
  • Hexaptera cuneata Gillies & Hook. [unknown]
  • Hexaptera tridens Phil. [unknown]
  • Hexaptera violacea Phil. [unknown]
  • Hexaptera kurtzii Hosseus [unknown]
  • Hexaptera jussiaei Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Hexaptera cuneata violacea Reiche [unknown]

Description

Menonvillea cuneata (also called Wedge-Leaf Menonvillea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has a rounded habit and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Menonvillea cuneata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Menonvillea cuneata is white in color and has a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small and round with a diameter of 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menonvillea cuneata is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of tubular, yellow flowers. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Menonvillea cuneata

Menonvillea cuneata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Menonvillea cuneata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Menonvillea cuneata?

Menonvillea cuneata

What is the common name of Menonvillea cuneata?

Cuneate Menonvillea

What is the habitat of Menonvillea cuneata?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360644: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.