Monotes lutambensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutambensis
ID:
1276686
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Dipterocarpac.: 9 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276024
Common Names
- Lutambensis Monotes
- Lutambensis's Monotes
- Monotes Lutambensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes lutambensis (also called False Lantana, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in wet forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes lutambensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes lutambensis is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes lutambensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach up to 2m in height.
Where to Find Monotes lutambensis
Monotes lutambensis is found in the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of 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,
Species in the Dipterocarpaceae family
References
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.