Menodora geohintonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 96: 34 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338457
Common Names
- Geohinton's Menodora
- Geohinton's Menodora Tree
- Menodora geohintonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Menodora geohintonii (also called Geohinton's Menodora, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Menodora geohintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Menodora geohintonii has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Menodora geohintonii can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting and allow it to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Menodora geohintonii
Menodora geohintonii can be found in Mexico.
Menodora geohintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menodora geohintonii?
Menodora geohintonii
What is the common name of Menodora geohintonii?
Geohinton's Menodora
What is the natural habitat of Menodora geohintonii?
Menodora geohintonii is found in tropical forests of Central and South 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
Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136550-1: 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].