Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 147 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250373
Common Names
- Monochaetum Uribei
- Uribei Monochaetum
- Uribei's Monochaetum
Description
Monochaetum uribei (also called Uribe's monochaetum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monochaetum uribei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monochaetum uribei has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monochaetum uribei is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Monochaetum uribei
Monochaetum uribei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Monochaetum uribei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monochaetum uribei?
Monochaetum uribei
What is the common name of Monochaetum uribei?
Uribe's monochaetum
What is the natural habitat of Monochaetum uribei?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,