Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiispathum
ID:
922549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagberg & R.Erikss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 20: 18 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921884



Common Names

  • Monotagma aurantiispathum
  • Orange-spathe Monotagma
  • Orange-spathe Monotagma-grass


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Description

Monotagma aurantiispathum (also called orange-flowered monotagma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It has small, orange flowers and bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monotagma aurantiispathum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Monotagma aurantiispathum are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monotagma aurantiispathum is a fast-growing, perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Monotagma aurantiispathum

Monotagma aurantiispathum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries that specialize in tropical plants.

Species in the Monotagma genus

Monotagma anathronum, Monotagma angustissimum, Monotagma contractum, Monotagma contrariosum, Monotagma densiflorum, Monotagma dolosum, Monotagma haughtii, Monotagma juruanum, Monotagma laxum, Monotagma ovatum, Monotagma parvulum, Monotagma plurispicatum, Monotagma rhodanthum, Monotagma rudanii, Monotagma secundum, Monotagma smaragdinum, Monotagma spicatum, Monotagma tomentosum, Monotagma ulei, Monotagma vaginatum, Monotagma yapacanensis, Monotagma lilacinum, Monotagma roseum, Monotagma floribundum, Monotagma exile, Monotagma breviscapum, Monotagma grallatum, Monotagma tuberosum, Monotagma humile, Monotagma paradoxum, Monotagma papillosum, Monotagma flavicomum, Monotagma aurantiispathum, Monotagma uliginosum, Monotagma congestum, Monotagma nutans, Monotagma septentrionale, Monotagma remotum, Monotagma spathulatum, Monotagma ulei,

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467505: Based on the initial data import
Mats Hagberg (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagberg' in the authors string.
Roger Eriksson (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Erikss.' in the authors string.