Monolena pygmaea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1263420
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Uribe
Source:
tro
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 11(51): 90, fig. 3 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262758
Common Names
- Monolena pygmaea
- Pygmy Monolena
- Pygmy Pincushion-plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monolena pygmaea (also called Pygmy Monolena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical America. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Monolena pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monolena pygmaea has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monolena pygmaea can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.
Where to Find Monolena pygmaea
Monolena pygmaea can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Monolena pygmaea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monolena pygmaea?
Monolena pygmaea
What is the common name of Monolena pygmaea?
Pygmy Monolena
Where is Monolena pygmaea native to?
Ecuador
Species in the Monolena genus
Monolena primuliflora, Monolena ovata, Monolena guatemalensis, Monolena dressleri, Monolena panamensis, Monolena cordifolia, Monolena coriacea, Monolena multiflora, Monolena trichopoda, Monolena pilosiuscula, Monolena lanceolata, Monolena pygmaea, Monolena bracteata, Monolena grandiloba, Monolena morleyi, Monolena elliptica,
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
Antonio Lorenzo Uribe Uribe (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Uribe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:163791-2: Based on the initial data import