Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
monantha
ID:
1557758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 203 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035997

Common Names

  • Monochasma monantha
  • Monantha Monochasma
  • Monantha False-foxglove

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Description

Monochasma monantha (also called Single-flowered Monochasma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Monochasma monantha is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate dry conditions. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monochasma monantha has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monochasma monantha is a small, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Monochasma monantha

Monochasma monantha can be found in India.

Monochasma monantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monochasma monantha?

Monochasma monantha

What is the common name of Monochasma monantha?

Monantha

What is the natural habitat of Monochasma monantha?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

Species in the Monochasma genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77217314-1: 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].