Monotes thomasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thomasii
ID:
376696
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 4: 182 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376028
Common Names
- Monotes thomasii
- Thomasii Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes thomasii (also called Thomas' Monotes, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Africa, where it is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It has small, linear leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes thomasii 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 thomasii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and smooth nut. The seedlings are small, with dark green, Thomas-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes thomasii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and then replanted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Monotes thomasii
Monotes thomasii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Monotes thomasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes thomasii?
Monotes thomasii
What is the family of Monotes thomasii?
Rubiaceae
Where is Monotes thomasii found?
Monotes thomasii is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321109-1: Based on the initial data import