Menonvillea patagonica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patagonica
ID:
1238446
Status:
valid
Authors:
Speg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires 7: 229 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237784
Common Names
- Menonvillea patagonica
- Patagonica Tree
- Patagonica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menonvillea patagonica (also called Patagonian Menonvillea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and wet premontane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Menonvillea patagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for making tea. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Menonvillea patagonica has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Menonvillea patagonica is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Menonvillea patagonica
Menonvillea patagonica is native to Chile and Argentina.
Menonvillea patagonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menonvillea patagonica?
Menonvillea patagonica
What is the common name of Menonvillea patagonica?
Patagonian Menonvillea
What type of plant is Menonvillea patagonica?
Tropical shrub
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-50096159: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.