Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chlorargantha
ID:
817146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Remy) Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 19: 156 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816480



Common Names

  • Chlorargantha Menodora
  • Chlorargantha Menodora
  • Chlorargantha Menodora


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Description

Menodora chlorargantha (also called Chlorarganthus 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 chlorargantha 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 chlorargantha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Menodora chlorargantha is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. 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 chlorargantha

Menodora chlorargantha is native to Central and South America, and can be found in moist tropical forests.

Menodora chlorargantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Menodora chlorargantha?

Menodora chlorargantha

What are the common names of Menodora chlorargantha?

Green-flowered Menodora

What is the natural habitat of Menodora chlorargantha?

Tropical forests of Central America

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

Jules Rémy (1826-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Rémy' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610429-1: 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].