Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1257418

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Uribe

Source:
tro

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 46: 1 (-3), fig (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256756



Common Names

  • Lanceolate Monolena
  • Lanceolata Monolena
  • Lanceolate Monolen


Searching for Monolena lanceolata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Monolena lanceolata (also called 'Lanceolate Monolena' and 'Lanceolate Lily', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial with long, slender stems and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monolena lanceolata has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monolena lanceolata is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Monolena lanceolata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Monolena lanceolata can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Monolena lanceolata

Monolena lanceolata can be found in the tropical forests of India.

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,