Monotes autennei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
autennei
ID:
377842
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 90: 183 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377174
Common Names
- Autennei Monotes
- Autennei Plant
- Monotes Autennei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes autennei (also called Autenne's Monotes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes autennei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotes autennei has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and have a round shape. The seedlings are thin and have two, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes autennei is a perennial plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Monotes autennei
Monotes autennei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.
Monotes autennei FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Monotes autennei
What type of plant is this?
A perennial shrub
What are the common uses of this plant?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control
Species in the Monotes genus
Monotes adenophyllus, Monotes africana, Monotes autennei, Monotes dasyanthus, Monotes doryphorus, Monotes duvigneaudii, Monotes engleri, Monotes gilgii, Monotes gilletii, Monotes glaber, Monotes glandulosus, Monotes gossweileri, Monotes hirtii, Monotes hutchinsonianus, Monotes hypoleucus, Monotes kapiriensis, Monotes katangensis, Monotes kerstingii, Monotes lukuluensis, Monotes lutambensis, Monotes madagascariensis, Monotes magnificus, Monotes nyasensis, Monotes paivae, Monotes pearsonii, Monotes pwetoensis, Monotes redheadii, Monotes rubriglans, Monotes rufotomentosus, Monotes stevensonii, Monotes thomasii, Monotes tomentellus, Monotes verdickii, Monotes xasenguensis,
Species in the Dipterocarpaceae family
References
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321065-1: Based on the initial data import