Monnina santamartensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santamartensis
ID:
453460
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Misc. Collect. 121(3): 33 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452792
Common Names
- Monnina santamartensis
- Santamarta Monnina
- Santamarta Mountain-Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monnina santamartensis (also called Santa Marta Monnina, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina santamartensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monnina santamartensis has small white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monnina santamartensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or division, and prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in partial shade and in well-drained, fertile soil. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C.
Where to Find Monnina santamartensis
Monnina santamartensis is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Monnina santamartensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monnina santamartensis?
Monnina santamartensis
What is the common name of Monnina santamartensis?
Santamarta Monnina
Where is Monnina santamartensis found?
Monnina santamartensis is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
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:163666-2: Based on the initial data import