Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 56: 370 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816551
Common Names
- Monopsis acrodon
- Acrodon Monopsis
- Acrodont Monopsis
Description
Monopsis acrodon (also called Acrodon Monopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with a creeping rhizome and a short stem. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist forests and savannas. It is also found in tropical Asia, where it is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Monopsis acrodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monopsis acrodon is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monopsis acrodon is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Monopsis acrodon
Monopsis acrodon is native to Central and South America and is found in lowland rainforests.
Monopsis acrodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monopsis acrodon?
Monopsis acrodon
What is the common name of Monopsis acrodon?
Acrodon Monopsis
Where is Monopsis acrodon native to?
West Africa
Species in the Monopsis genus
Monopsis stellarioides,
Monopsis simplex,
Monopsis alba,
Monopsis unidentata,
Monopsis variifolia,
Monopsis zeyheri,
Monopsis acrodon,
Monopsis flava,
Monopsis debilis,
Monopsis decipiens,
Monopsis belliflora,
Monopsis malvacea,
Monopsis scabra,
Monopsis kowynensis,
Monopsis lutea,
Monopsis pre,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,