Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
moniliformis
ID:
1412661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Cribb) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 200. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425126



Common Names

  • Moniliformis Porpax
  • Moniliformis Por-Apple
  • Moniliformis Por-Apple Tree


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Description

Porpax moniliformis (also called 'Beaded Porpax', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax moniliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax moniliformis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax moniliformis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Porpax moniliformis

Porpax moniliformis is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Porpax moniliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax moniliformis?

Porpax moniliformis

What are the characteristics of Porpax moniliformis?

Porpax moniliformis is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and linear-lanceolate leaves. It has small white flowers and a moniliform base.

Where does Porpax moniliformis grow?

Porpax moniliformis is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Species in the Porpax genus

Porpax borneensis, Porpax elwesii, Porpax fibuliformis, Porpax gigantea, Porpax grandiflora, Porpax jerdoniana, Porpax lanii, Porpax meirax, Porpax parishii, Porpax reticulata, Porpax scaposa, Porpax ustulata, Porpax seidenfadenii, Porpax thaithongiae, Porpax verrucosa, Porpax williamsonii, Porpax viridis, Porpax pusilla, Porpax spirodela, Porpax sikkimensis, Porpax repens, Porpax peperomioides, Porpax oligantha, Porpax nyassana, Porpax nana, Porpax muscicola, Porpax summerhayesiana, Porpax moniliformis, Porpax cupuligera, Porpax conica, Porpax compacta, Porpax elaidium, Porpax bulbophylloides, Porpax exilis, Porpax atrorubra, Porpax articulata, Porpax angustifolia, Porpax albiflora, Porpax christopheri, Porpax macrantha, Porpax leedalii, Porpax lasiorhiza, Porpax lacei, Porpax dickasonii, Porpax microchilos, Porpax kalkhof-roseae, Porpax heiligenthalii, Porpax filiformis, Porpax extinctoria, Porpax karikouyensis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.