Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
1271510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 12: 58 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270848



Common Names

  • Reitz
  • Reitz Grass
  • Monteiroa reitzii


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Description

Monteiroa reitzii (also called Reitz's Monteiroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It is a small shrub growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, with dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forest, woodland, and heath.

Uses & Benefits

Monteiroa reitzii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been known to have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monteiroa reitzii has small, yellow flower heads with yellow disc florets and yellow ray florets. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monteiroa reitzii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Monteiroa reitzii

Monteiroa reitzii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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