Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
tenellum
ID:
1082323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 14: 159 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081661



Common Names

  • Tenellum Monochaetum
  • Monochaetum Tenellum
  • Tenellum Monochaetum Plant


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Description

Monochaetum tenellum (also called Delicate Monochaetum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in wet forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monochaetum tenellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monochaetum tenellum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monochaetum tenellum is a shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Monochaetum tenellum

Monochaetum tenellum is native to Central and South America.

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,

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