Menonvillea filifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
1263581
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
tro
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum [St.Petersburg (Petropolitanus)] 1: 34. 1835 [Jan 1835]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262919
Common Names
- Menonvillea filifolia
- Threadleaf Menonvillea
- Threadleaf Wax Myrtle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menonvillea filifolia (also called 'Filiform Menonvillea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white, fragrant flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.
Uses & Benefits
Menonvillea filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menonvillea filifolia is a yellow-green in colour and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menonvillea filifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Sow seed in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Menonvillea filifolia
Menonvillea filifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Menonvillea filifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menonvillea filifolia?
Menonvillea filifolia
What is the common name of Menonvillea filifolia?
Filiform Menonvillea
What is the natural habitat of Menonvillea filifolia?
It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Mexico.
Species in the Menonvillea genus
Menonvillea linearis, Menonvillea cuneata, Menonvillea flexuosa, Menonvillea frigida, Menonvillea chilensis, Menonvillea cicatricosa, Menonvillea constitutionis, Menonvillea spathulata, Menonvillea virens, Menonvillea litoralis, Menonvillea orbiculata, Menonvillea scapigera, Menonvillea zuloagaensis, Menonvillea pinnatifida, Menonvillea macrocarpa, Menonvillea minima, Menonvillea nordenskjoeldii, Menonvillea purpurea, Menonvillea comberi, Menonvillea famatinensis, Menonvillea patagonica, Menonvillea rigida, Menonvillea filifolia, Menonvillea marticorenae,
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 tro-50204714: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.