Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
spathulatum
ID:
922619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagberg & R.Erikss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 20: 20 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921954



Common Names

  • Monotagma spathulatum
  • Spathulate Monotagma
  • Spathulate Monotagma-grass


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Description

Monotagma spathulatum (also called Spathulate monotagma, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monotagma spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monotagma spathulatum has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monotagma spathulatum is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Monotagma spathulatum

Monotagma spathulatum can be found in Mexico.

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-467576: 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.