Cnidoscolus monicanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monicanus
ID:
912660
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.A.Lomelí, Sahagún & V.W.Steinm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 69 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911995
Common Names
- Cnidoscolus monicanus
- Monica's Bullnettle
- Monica Bullnettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cnidoscolus monicanus (also called Monican Cnidoscolus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the Caribbean. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry forests, at altitudes of 0-500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cnidoscolus monicanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cnidoscolus monicanus is a white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cnidoscolus monicanus is a species of flowering shrub native to Central and South America. It is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 2-3 m. It has opposite, simple leaves and small, white flowers in clusters. The fruit is a small, red berry. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Cnidoscolus monicanus
Cnidoscolus monicanus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Cnidoscolus genus
Cnidoscolus aculeatissimus, Cnidoscolus adenochlamys, Cnidoscolus aequatoriensis, Cnidoscolus albibracteatus, Cnidoscolus aurelii, Cnidoscolus byssinus, Cnidoscolus cajamarcensis, Cnidoscolus calcareus, Cnidoscolus calyptratus, Cnidoscolus cervii, Cnidoscolus conicus, Cnidoscolus halteris, Cnidoscolus inaequalis, Cnidoscolus liesneri, Cnidoscolus lombardii, Cnidoscolus longibracteatus, Cnidoscolus magni-gerdtii, Cnidoscolus piranii, Cnidoscolus pteroneurus, Cnidoscolus spathulatus, Cnidoscolus tridentifer, Cnidoscolus urentissimus, Cnidoscolus beckii, Cnidoscolus minarum, Cnidoscolus mitis, Cnidoscolus monsanto, Cnidoscolus pavonianus, Cnidoscolus graminifolius, Cnidoscolus guatimalensis, Cnidoscolus hypokerinus, Cnidoscolus populifolius, Cnidoscolus rupestris, Cnidoscolus megacanthus, Cnidoscolus egregius, Cnidoscolus sinaloensis, Cnidoscolus adenoblepharus, Cnidoscolus fimbriatus, Cnidoscolus orientensis, Cnidoscolus ceballosii, Cnidoscolus rzedowskii, Cnidoscolus calyptrodontus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Cnidoscolus acrandrus, Cnidoscolus albidus, Cnidoscolus albomaculatus, Cnidoscolus angustidens, Cnidoscolus appendiculatus, Cnidoscolus autlanensis, Cnidoscolus bahianus, Cnidoscolus basiacanthus,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456895: Based on the initial data import
José Aquileo Lomelí-Sención: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Lomelí' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.