Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Genus:
Species:
tuberosum
ID:
922524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagberg & R.Erikss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 20: 23 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921859



Common Names

  • Monotagma Tuberosum
  • Tuberosum
  • Monotagma


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Description

Monotagma tuberosum (also called Tuberous Monotagma, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with pseudobulbs that are up to 5 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. The leaves are up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm long and bears up to 30 yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests from Mexico to Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Monotagma tuberosum is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monotagma tuberosum has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monotagma tuberosum is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Take cuttings in spring or summer and sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Monotagma tuberosum

Monotagma tuberosum 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-467485: 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.