Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferreyra
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 9: 17 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452784
Common Names
- Monnina steyermarkii
- Steyermark's Monnina
- Steyermark's Mountain-Pink
Description
Monnina steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Monnina, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in humid forests and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Monnina steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monnina steyermarkii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monnina steyermarkii is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Monnina steyermarkii
Monnina steyermarkii is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Monnina steyermarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monnina steyermarkii?
Monnina steyermarkii
What is the common name of Monnina steyermarkii?
Steyermark's Monnina
Where is Monnina steyermarkii found?
Monnina steyermarkii 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,