Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 7: 234 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226751
Common Names
- Chinese Monimopetalum
- Monimopetalum chinense
- Chinese Monimopetalum
Description
Monimopetalum chinense (also called Chinese Monimopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Monimopetalaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Monimopetalum chinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monimopetalum chinense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are tiny and brown, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monimopetalum chinense is a species of flowering plant in the Monimiaceae family. It is native to China, where it grows in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white or yellow flowers. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in full sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Monimopetalum chinense
Monimopetalum chinense is native to China.
Species in the Monimopetalum genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,