Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts , ser. 2, 14: 44 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816478
Common Names
- Decemfida Menodora
- Decemfida Menodora
- Decemfida Menodora
Description
Menodora decemfida (also called Decompound 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 decemfida 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 decemfida is a small, yellow-greenish flower with ten petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have ten petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Menodora decemfida 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 decemfida
Menodora decemfida is native to Central and South America, and can be found in moist tropical forests.
Menodora decemfida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menodora decemfida?
Menodora decemfida
What are the common names of Menodora decemfida?
Ten-lobed Menodora
What is the natural habitat of Menodora decemfida?
Tropical forests of Central America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:610431-1: 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].