Monotes duvigneaudii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duvigneaudii
ID:
1512200
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meerts
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 308 (2):177. (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001524
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes duvigneaudii (also called 'Duvigneaud's Monotes', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central Africa. It has a rounded habit and grows to a height of up to 4 m (13 ft). Its leaves are glossy green, oval-shaped and have a lemon scent when crushed. It produces yellow flowers with five petals and red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes duvigneaudii is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monotes duvigneaudii var. concolor MeertsFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotes duvigneaudii has yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Monotes duvigneaudii is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into a potting mix.
Where to Find Monotes duvigneaudii
Monotes duvigneaudii is native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.
Monotes duvigneaudii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes duvigneaudii?
Monotes duvigneaudii
What is the common name of Monotes duvigneaudii?
Duvigneaudii Monotes
Where is Monotes duvigneaudii native to?
Congo
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,