Monotes katangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
katangensis
ID:
1047125
Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) De Wild.
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 4, 2: 111 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046463
Common Names
- Monotes katangensis
- Katanga Monotes
- Katanga Monotes Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes katangensis (also called Katanga Monotes, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Central Africa. It has a spreading habit and elliptic leaves. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes katangensis is a traditional medicinal plant used in the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotes katangensis has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Monotes katangensis is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach up to 25m in height. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of moderate drought. It is also resistant to pests and diseases.
Where to Find Monotes katangensis
Monotes katangensis is native to Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.