Menodora africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 6: t. 586 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816481
Common Names
- Africana Menodora
- Africana Menodora
- Africana Menodora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menodora africana (also called African Menodora, among many other common names) is a shrub-like perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has bright green foliage and small, white flowers. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate some drought.
Uses & Benefits
Menodora africana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menodora africana is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have five petals.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menodora africana is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and the plant should be fertilized regularly during the growing season. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Menodora africana
Menodora africana is native to Central and South America, and can be found in moist tropical forests.
Menodora africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menodora africana?
Menodora africana
What are the common names of Menodora africana?
African Menodora
What is the natural habitat of Menodora africana?
Tropical forests of Africa
Species in the Menodora genus
Menodora pulchella, Menodora muellerae, Menodora longiflora, Menodora juncea, Menodora integrifolia, Menodora heterophylla, Menodora helianthemoides, Menodora decemfida, Menodora coulteri, Menodora chlorargantha, Menodora africana, Menodora mexicana, Menodora gypsophila, Menodora tehuacana, Menodora potosiensis, Menodora jaliscana, Menodora hintoniorum, Menodora magniflora, Menodora yecorana, Menodora spinescens, Menodora linoides, Menodora intricata, Menodora scabra, Menodora robusta, Menodora chumleyi, Menodora geohintonii,
Species in the Oleaceae family
Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,
References
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610428-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].