Monnina oblanceolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblanceolata
ID:
453307
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 121(3): 28 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452639
Common Names
- Monnina oblanceolata
- Oblanceolata Monnina
- Monnina Monnina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monnina oblanceolata (also called Oblanceolate Monnina, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous annual native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center, and thin, linear leaves with an oblanceolate shape.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina oblanceolata has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monnina oblanceolata is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monnina oblanceolata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Monnina oblanceolata
Monnina oblanceolata is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Monnina oblanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monnina oblanceolata?
Monnina oblanceolata
What is the common name of Monnina oblanceolata?
Oblanceolate Monnina
What is the natural habitat of Monnina oblanceolata?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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
Ramón Alejandro Ferreyra (1910-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreyra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:163625-2: Based on the initial data import