Monotes paivae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paivae
ID:
1323003
Status:
valid
Authors:
Catarino & E.S.Martins
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 270 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335457
Common Names
- Monotes Paivae
- Paiva's Monotes
- Paiva's African Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes paivae (also called Paiva's Monotes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family native to Brazil. It is a shrub that grows to a height of 1 to 2 m and prefers moist soils in forests and other shaded areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes paivae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monotes paivae has white flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have three, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes paivae is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Monotes paivae
Monotes paivae is native to Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.
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
Eurico Sampaio Martins (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.S.Martins' in the authors string.
L. Catarino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Catarino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127268-1: Based on the initial data import