Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton in Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 1184 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373620
Common Names
- Puberula Monopyle
- Monopyle Puberula
- Monopyle
Description
Monopyle puberula (also called Hairy Monopyle, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle puberula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monopyle puberula has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monopyle puberula is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-lit location with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Monopyle puberula
Monopyle puberula is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Monopyle puberula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monopyle puberula?
Monopyle puberula
What is the common name of Monopyle puberula?
Hairy Monopyle
What is the natural habitat of Monopyle puberula?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central America
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,