Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
monantha
ID:
1228067

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Morley

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club xc. 12 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227405

Common Names

  • Votomita
  • Monantha Fern
  • Monantha

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Description

Votomita monantha (also called Votomita monantha var. monantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Votomitaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Votomita monantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Votomita monantha has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Votomita monantha is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Votomita monantha

Votomita monantha is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China, Japan, and the Philippines.

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-50051164: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Thomas Morley (1917-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morley' in the authors string.