Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandegee
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 4: 380 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816905
Common Names
- Menodora Intricata
- Intricate Menodora
- Intricate Menodora Plant
Description
Menodora intricata (also called Menodora, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are small and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Menodora intricata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Menodora intricata var. intricata
Menodora intricata var. purpusii Steyerm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Menodora intricata is white with a yellow center, and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are dark green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Menodora intricata is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Menodora intricata
Menodora intricata can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Menodora intricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Menodora intricata?
Menodora intricata
What type of plant is Menodora intricata?
It is a shrub
Where does Menodora intricata grow?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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:157272-2: 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].