Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tenuis
ID:
377027

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Burtt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 37: 41 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376359



Common Names

  • Monophyllaea tenuis
  • Slender Monophyllaea
  • Slender Leafless Orchid


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Description

Monophyllaea tenuis (also called Slender Monophyllaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monophyllaea tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monophyllaea tenuis is small, white and has four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monophyllaea tenuis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Monophyllaea tenuis

Monophyllaea tenuis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the understory of the rainforest, near streams and rivers.

Monophyllaea tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monophyllaea tenuis?

Monophyllaea tenuis

What is the common name of Monophyllaea tenuis?

Slender monophyllaea

What type of plant is Monophyllaea tenuis?

Fern

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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