Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
padifolia
ID:
1413081

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bonpl.) Freire-Fierro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2014-88: 1. [28 Aug 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425546

Common Names

  • Monnina padifolia
  • Padifolia Monnina
  • Monnina Padifolia

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Description

Monnina padifolia (also called Padifolia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a maximum height of 1.5 meters. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monnina padifolia is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also known to attract beneficial insects and birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monnina padifolia is small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monnina padifolia is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Monnina padifolia

Monnina padifolia is native to Central and South America, but can also be found in parts of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Monnina padifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monnina padifolia?

Monnina padifolia

What is the common name of Monnina padifolia?

Padifolia Monnina

What is the natural habitat of Monnina padifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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

Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Alina Freire-Fierro (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freire-Fierro' in the authors string.