Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintoniorum
ID:
817308

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Turner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 71: 346 (1991 publ. 1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816642



Common Names

  • Menodora hintoniorum
  • Hintoniorum Menodora
  • Hintoniorum Olive


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Description

Menodora hintoniorum (also called 'Hinton', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Menodora hintoniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Menodora hintoniorum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menodora hintoniorum is a small shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Menodora hintoniorum

Menodora hintoniorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Menodora hintoniorum FAQ

What are the light requirements of Menodora hintoniorum?

Menodora hintoniorum prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Menodora hintoniorum prefer?

Menodora hintoniorum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Menodora hintoniorum be watered?

Menodora hintoniorum should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.

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:302090-2: 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].