Monopyle reflexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
1065556
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) Roalson & Boggan
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 25: 231 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064894
Common Names
- Monopyle reflexa
- Reflexed Monopyle
- Monopyle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monopyle reflexa (also called 'Reflexed Monopyle', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monopyle reflexa is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monopyle reflexa is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Monopyle reflexa
Monopyle reflexa is native to Ecuador and can be found in the states of Azuay, Bolivar, and Loja. 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-14001461: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Eric Howard Roalson (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roalson' in the authors string.
John Kendall Boggan (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boggan' in the authors string.