Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f. & W.W.Sm.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 37 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041997
Common Names
- Monophyllaea Singularis
- Singularis Fern
- Singularis's Monophyllaea
Description
Monophyllaea singularis (also called One-leaf monophyllaea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white, star-shaped flower. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Monophyllaea singularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a high nutritional value and is used as a food source in some cultures. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monophyllaea singularis var. semiflorens B.L.Burtt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monophyllaea singularis is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monophyllaea singularis is a small, perennial herb that can be grown from seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is best achieved by sowing the seeds in spring in a seed raising mix. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Monophyllaea singularis
Monophyllaea singularis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Oriental.
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,