Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monteiroi
ID:
1512050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Fern. & P.Bezerra) D.B.O.S.Cardoso, Filardi & H.C.Lima

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity13(1): 23 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001374



Common Names

  • Ctenodon Monteiroi
  • Monteiroi Ctenodon
  • Monteiroi's Ctenodon


Searching for Ctenodon monteiroi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ctenodon monteiroi (also called Monteiro's Ctenodon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Africa. It has small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenodon monteiroi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ctenodon monteiroi is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Ctenodon monteiroi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenodon monteiroi is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ctenodon monteiroi

Ctenodon monteiroi is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Ctenodon monteiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenodon monteiroi?

Ctenodon monteiroi

What type of plant is Ctenodon monteiroi?

It is a shrub

Where is Ctenodon monteiroi found?

It is found in East Africa

Species in the Ctenodon genus

Ctenodon racemosus, Ctenodon lewisianus, Ctenodon lorentzianus, Ctenodon riedelianus, Ctenodon scoparius, Ctenodon sabulicola, Ctenodon rosei, Ctenodon priscoanus, Ctenodon podocarpus, Ctenodon pleuronervius, Ctenodon simulans, Ctenodon soniae, Ctenodon petraeus, Ctenodon paucifoliolatus, Ctenodon paucifolius, Ctenodon paniculatus, Ctenodon palmeri, Ctenodon oroboides, Ctenodon niveus, Ctenodon nicaraguensis, Ctenodon pinetorus, Ctenodon vogelii, Ctenodon simplicifolius, Ctenodon warmingii, Ctenodon viscidulus, Ctenodon vigil, Ctenodon venezolanus, Ctenodon veadeiranus, Ctenodon tumbezensis, Ctenodon tenuis, Ctenodon sousae, Ctenodon weberbaueri, Ctenodon nanus, Ctenodon lacabuendianus, Ctenodon matosii, Ctenodon martii, Ctenodon acapulcensis, Ctenodon marginatus, Ctenodon afranianus, Ctenodon lyonnetii, Ctenodon benthamii, Ctenodon langlassei, Ctenodon bradei, Ctenodon interruptus, Ctenodon brasilianus, Ctenodon mucronulatus, Ctenodon brevipes, Ctenodon leptostachyus, Ctenodon carichanicus, Ctenodon carvalhoi,

Species in the Fabaceae family