Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
1240220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 14: 61 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239558



Common Names

  • Monteiroa
  • Smith's Monteiroa
  • Monteiroa Smithii


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Description

Monteiroa smithii (also called Monteiroa smithii, among many other common names) is a small, succulent-like plant with green foliage and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Monteiroa smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monteiroa smithii has small, white flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monteiroa smithii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Monteiroa smithii

Monteiroa smithii is native to the Brazilian Amazon.

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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