Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 124 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816473
Common Names
- Menodora Integrifolia
- Integrifolia Menodora
- Menodora
Description
Menodora integrifolia (also called Integrifolia 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 integrifolia 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 integrifolia is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Menodora integrifolia is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until they are established. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Menodora integrifolia
Menodora integrifolia is native to Central and South America, and can be found in moist tropical forests.
Menodora integrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menodora integrifolia?
Menodora integrifolia
What are the common names of Menodora integrifolia?
Entire-leaved Menodora
What is the natural habitat of Menodora integrifolia?
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:610436-1: 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].