Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cupiflora
ID:
376964

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 53 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376296



Common Names

  • Cup-flowered monophyllaea
  • Cup-flowered ant
  • Cup-flowered myrmecia


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Description

Monophyllaea cupiflora (also called Cup-flowered Monophyllaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Monophyllaea cupiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Monophyllaea cupiflora var. aggregata B.L.Burtt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monophyllaea cupiflora has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monophyllaea cupiflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Monophyllaea cupiflora

Monophyllaea cupiflora is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Monophyllaea cupiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monophyllaea cupiflora?

Monophyllaea cupiflora

What is the common name of Monophyllaea cupiflora?

Cup-flowered Monophyllaea

What is the natural habitat of Monophyllaea cupiflora?

Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

Species in the Monophyllaea genus

Monophyllaea burttiana, Monophyllaea caulescens, Monophyllaea chinii, Monophyllaea cupiflora, Monophyllaea eymae, Monophyllaea anthocrena, Monophyllaea fissilis, Monophyllaea furcipila, Monophyllaea glabra, Monophyllaea glandulosa, Monophyllaea glauca, Monophyllaea elongata, Monophyllaea brevipes, Monophyllaea albicalyx, Monophyllaea andersonii, Monophyllaea hirticalyx, Monophyllaea hirtella, Monophyllaea horsfieldii, Monophyllaea hottae, Monophyllaea insignis, Monophyllaea hendersonii, Monophyllaea kostermansii, Monophyllaea wildeana, Monophyllaea stellata, Monophyllaea leuserensis, Monophyllaea longipes, Monophyllaea merrilliana, Monophyllaea musangensis, Monophyllaea papuana, Monophyllaea tetrasepala, Monophyllaea pendula, Monophyllaea tenuis, Monophyllaea ramosa, Monophyllaea sarangica, Monophyllaea selaborensis, Monophyllaea singularis, Monophyllaea grandifolia, Monophyllaea meriraiensis,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

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