Monotes dasyanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasyanthus
ID:
377740
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 307 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377072
Common Names
- Dasyanthus Monotes
- Monotes dasyanthus
- Dasyanthus Bush-Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes dasyanthus (also called African Wild-cotton, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along streams. It is a shrub with white flowers and small, round fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes dasyanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monotes dasyanthus var. dasyanthusMonotes dasyanthus var. mutetetwa (P.A.Duvign.) Meerts
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes dasyanthus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.
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Monotes dasyanthus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.
Where to Find Monotes dasyanthus
Monotes dasyanthus 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 dasyanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes dasyanthus?
Monotes dasyanthus
What is the common name of Monotes dasyanthus?
Hairy-fruited Monotes
What is the natural habitat of Monotes dasyanthus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.