Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Species:
uniflorus
ID:
473447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petersen) Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Rev. Palaeobot. Palynol. 7: 37 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472779



Common Names

  • Uniflorus Monocostus
  • Monocostus
  • Uniflorus' Monocostus


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Synonyms

  • Costus uniflorus Poepp. ex Petersen [unknown]
  • Dimerocostus uniflorus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Monocostus ulei K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Monocostus uniflorus (also called One-flowered Monocostus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monocostus uniflorus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monocostus uniflorus has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The flowers are borne in umbels. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monocostus uniflorus is a tropical plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Monocostus uniflorus

Monocostus uniflorus is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and savannas.

Monocostus uniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monocostus uniflorus?

Monocostus uniflorus

What is the common name of Monocostus uniflorus?

One-flowered Monocostus

What is the habitat of Monocostus uniflorus?

It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands

Species in the Monocostus genus

Species in the Costaceae family

Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-254575: Based on the initial data import
Otto Georg Petersen (1847-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petersen' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.