Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
contractum
ID:
473601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 3: 412 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472933



Common Names

  • Monotagma contractum
  • Contracted Monotagma
  • Compact Monotagma


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Description

Monotagma contractum (also called contracted watermelon begonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Urticaceae family. It is native to China and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monotagma contractum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monotagma contractum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monotagma contractum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Monotagma contractum

Monotagma contractum is native to Central and South America and can be found in humid, tropical forests.

Monotagma contractum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monotagma contractum?

Monotagma contractum

What type of plant is Monotagma contractum?

Tropical perennial

Where is Monotagma contractum native to?

Southeast Asia

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-254600: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.