Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
1083429

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Warner

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 53(9): 108 (-110; fi (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082767



Common Names

  • Monolena multiflora
  • Multiflora Monolena
  • Multiflora Monolena


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Description

Monolena multiflora (also called ‘Many-Flowered Monolena’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a small tree, growing up to 5 meters tall, with large, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monolena multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monolena multiflora is white with purple spots. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolena multiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Monolena multiflora

Monolena multiflora is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia, Boyacá, Cauca, and Valle del Cauca.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304611: Based on the initial data import
Richard H. Warner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Warner' in the authors string.