Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
453308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 30(1): 303 (1891 publ. 1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452640

Common Names

  • Monnina pittieri
  • Pittieri Monnina
  • Monnina Monnina

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Description

Monnina pittieri (also called Pittier's 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 a lanceolate shape.

Uses & Benefits

Monnina pittieri 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 pittieri is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monnina pittieri 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 pittieri

Monnina pittieri is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Monnina pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monnina pittieri?

Monnina pittieri

What is the common name of Monnina pittieri?

Pittier's Monnina

What is the natural habitat of Monnina pittieri?

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,