Monnina bonplandiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bonplandiana
ID:
1259964
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Eriksen
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 65: 87 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259302
Common Names
- Bonplandiana Monnina
- Monnina of Bonplandiana
- Bonplandiana's Monnina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monnina bonplandiana (also called Monnina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of South America. It has small, white flowers and leathery, glossy leaves. It grows in moist and shady habitats such as mountain forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina bonplandiana is used as a source of fuelwood, timber, and fiber, and its wood is used for making furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monnina bonplandiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monnina bonplandiana is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Monnina bonplandiana
Monnina bonplandiana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Monnina bonplandiana FAQ
What type of plant is Monnina bonplandiana?
Monnina bonplandiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygalaceae.
Where is Monnina bonplandiana found?
Monnina bonplandiana is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Monnina bonplandiana?
Monnina bonplandiana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.
Species in the Monnina genus
Monnina colombiana, Monnina cladostachya, Monnina ciliolata, Monnina chodatiana, Monnina cacumina, Monnina chlamydantha, Monnina cuatrecasasii, Monnina densa, Monnina crepinii, Monnina crassinervia, Monnina costaricensis, Monnina bracteata, Monnina pubescens, Monnina arbuscula, Monnina aestuans, Monnina linearifolia, Monnina lehmanniana, Monnina mollis, Monnina ferreyrae, Monnina glaberrima, Monnina erecta, Monnina elongata, Monnina euonymoides, Monnina dugandiana, Monnina idroboana, Monnina guatemalensis, Monnina grandifolia, Monnina acuminata, Monnina oblanceolata, Monnina pittieri, Monnina tristaniana, Monnina venezuelensis, Monnina tatei, Monnina sylvicola, Monnina sylvatica, Monnina xalapensis, Monnina subserrata, Monnina pennellii, Monnina parvifolia, Monnina parasylvatica, Monnina salicifolia, Monnina steyermarkii, Monnina solandrifolia, Monnina smithii, Monnina schultesii, Monnina schlechtendaliana, Monnina saprogena, Monnina santamartensis, Monnina andina, Monnina arbutus,
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50191001: Based on the initial data import
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.