Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 18: t. 1709 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001229993
Common Names
- Munronia unifoliolata
- Unifoliolata Munronia
- Unifoliolata Munronia Tree
Description
Munronia unifoliolata (also called One-Leaved Munronia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China and Taiwan. It is found in moist, shady forests, usually along streams and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Munronia unifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, inflammation, and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Munronia unifoliolata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Munronia unifoliolata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Munronia unifoliolata
Munronia unifoliolata can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Species in the Munronia genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,