Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ecaudatum
ID:
1040691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 16: 517 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040029



Common Names

  • Ecaudatum Monochaetum
  • Ecaudatum-leaved Monochaetum
  • Ecaudatum-stemmed Monochaetum


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Description

Monochaetum ecaudatum (also called White-tailed Monochaetum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped, pointed leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monochaetum ecaudatum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental plant in homes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monochaetum ecaudatum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a short, curved style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are pale green and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monochaetum ecaudatum can be propagated by division of the plant. It prefers a moist, shady environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, but should be protected from direct sunlight. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilizer should be applied in spring and summer.

Where to Find Monochaetum ecaudatum

Monochaetum ecaudatum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Monochaetum genus

Monochaetum ecaudatum, Monochaetum bonplandii, Monochaetum brachyurum, Monochaetum floribundum, Monochaetum gleasonianum, Monochaetum humboldtianum, Monochaetum lineatum, Monochaetum macrantherum, Monochaetum mariae, Monochaetum myrtoideum, Monochaetum polyneuron, Monochaetum rodriguezii, Monochaetum tachirense, Monochaetum deppeanum, Monochaetum discolor, Monochaetum glanduliferum, Monochaetum hartwegianum, Monochaetum lindeneanum, Monochaetum meridense, Monochaetum multiflorum, Monochaetum polyneurum, Monochaetum pulchrum, Monochaetum stellulatum, Monochaetum subditivum, Monochaetum dicranantherum, Monochaetum subglabrum, Monochaetum compactum, Monochaetum cordatum, Monochaetum exaltatum, Monochaetum neglectum, Monochaetum trichophyllum, Monochaetum vulcanicum, Monochaetum tenellum, Monochaetum alpestre, Monochaetum rubescens, Monochaetum calcaratum, Monochaetum linearifolium, Monochaetum amistadense, Monochaetum talamancense, Monochaetum amabile, Monochaetum strigosum, Monochaetum uribei, Monochaetum cinereum, Monochaetum laxifolium, Monochaetum magdalenense, Monochaetum uberrimum, Monochaetum vestitum, Monochaetum ciliatum, Monochaetum carbonoi, Monochaetum longicaudatum,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,