Monopyle flava - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
1065460
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 333 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064798
Common Names
- Monopyle flava
- Flava Monopyle
- Monopyle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monopyle flava (also called Yellow Monopyle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are bell-shaped and yellow with purple spots.
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle flava is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monopyle flava has bright yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monopyle flava is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Monopyle flava
Monopyle flava is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz. It grows in moist, shady areas at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Species in the Monopyle genus
Monopyle puberula, Monopyle subdimidiata, Monopyle maxonii, Monopyle multiflora, Monopyle uniflora, Monopyle iserniana, Monopyle subsessilis, Monopyle grandiflora, Monopyle macrocarpa, Monopyle panamensis, Monopyle sodiroana, Monopyle angustifolia, Monopyle flava, Monopyle mexiae, Monopyle paniculata, Monopyle reflexa, Monopyle ecuadorensis, Monopyle stenoloba, Monopyle inaequalis, Monopyle aurea, Monopyle longicarpa,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001154: Based on the initial data import
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.