Status:
valid
Authors:
Morley
Source:
tro
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 15: 138 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239254
Common Names
- Monopora Mouriri
- One-pored Mouriri
- Mouriri Monopora
Description
Mouriri monopora (also called Mouriri monopora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Brazil. It has a dense, rounded crown and can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, at elevations of up to 500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Mouriri monopora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mouriri monopora is yellow, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mouriri monopora is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clump in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring.
Where to Find Mouriri monopora
Mouriri monopora is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas and Pará.
Mouriri monopora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mouriri monopora?
Mouriri monopora
What is the common name of Mouriri monopora?
Monoporous Mouriri
What is the natural habitat of Mouriri monopora?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Mouriri genus
Mouriri myrtilloides,
Mouriri cyphocarpa,
Mouriri francavillana,
Mouriri guianensis,
Mouriri angustifolia,
Mouriri brachyanthera,
Mouriri cauliflora,
Mouriri crassifolia,
Mouriri elliptica,
Mouriri eugeniifolia,
Mouriri gardneri,
Mouriri muelleri,
Mouriri pauciflora,
Mouriri sideroxylon,
Mouriri trunciflora,
Mouriri vernicosa,
Mouriri domingensis,
Mouriri helleri,
Mouriri sagotiana,
Mouriri completens,
Mouriri exilis,
Mouriri gleasoniana,
Mouriri steyermarkii,
Mouriri osaensis,
Mouriri oligantha,
Mouriri floribunda,
Mouriri myrtifolia,
Mouriri grandiflora,
Mouriri tessmannii,
Mouriri exadenia,
Mouriri nigra,
Mouriri nervosa,
Mouriri apiranga,
Mouriri huberi,
Mouriri retentipetala,
Mouriri peruviana,
Mouriri acutiflora,
Mouriri angulicosta,
Mouriri brevipes,
Mouriri collocarpa,
Mouriri ficoides,
Mouriri latihila,
Mouriri longifolia,
Mouriri densifoliata,
Mouriri rhizophorifolia,
Mouriri subumbellata,
Mouriri uncitheca,
Mouriri micranthera,
Mouriri papillosa,
Mouriri panamensis,
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,