Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 394 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064693
Common Names
- Monopyle sodiroana
- Sodiroana
- Hawaiian Violet
Uses & Benefits
Monopyle sodiroana has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monopyle sodiroana is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monopyle sodiroana 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 sodiroana
Monopyle sodiroana is found in Ecuador.
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,