Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
473744

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. ex Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 6: 286 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473076



Common Names

  • Monotagma Tomentosum
  • Woolly Monotagma
  • Woolly False Pilea


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Synonyms

  • Monotagma duidae Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Monotagma tomentosum (also called Hairy Monotagma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has a hairy stem and leaves, with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monotagma tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monotagma tomentosum has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monotagma tomentosum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be pruned back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Monotagma tomentosum

Monotagma tomentosum is native to Mexico.

Monotagma tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monotagma tomentosum?

Monotagma tomentosum

Where is Monotagma tomentosum found?

Monotagma tomentosum is found in Central and South America.

What type of plant is Monotagma tomentosum?

Monotagma tomentosum is a herbaceous perennial plant.

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-254621: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.