Monotes lukuluensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lukuluensis
ID:
376756
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 247 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376088
Common Names
- Monotes lukuluensis
- Lukuluensis Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes lukuluensis (also called Lukulu's grass-pink, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Iridaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and savannas. It has thin, grass-like leaves and produces pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes lukuluensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes lukuluensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes lukuluensis is a small shrub that is native to Central Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a container or in a garden bed.
Where to Find Monotes lukuluensis
Monotes lukuluensis can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Monotes lukuluensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes lukuluensis?
Monotes lukuluensis
What type of plant is Monotes lukuluensis?
It is a shrub
Where does Monotes lukuluensis grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321091-1: Based on the initial data import