Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1065282

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiehler

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 88 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064620



Common Names

  • Monopyle grandiflora
  • Grandiflora
  • Hawaiian Violet


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Description

Monopyle grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered Monopyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has erect stems and is usually 30–60 cm tall. Its leaves are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes and in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Monopyle grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monopyle grandiflora is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monopyle grandiflora is a tropical shrub that is native to Hawaii. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Monopyle grandiflora

Monopyle grandiflora is found in the Hawaiian Islands, on the islands of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii.

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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