Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
pterolopha
ID:
1235688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) Grondona

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 8: 412 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235026



Common Names

  • Pterolopha Monrosia
  • Pterolopha Plant
  • Pterolopha Flower


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Description

Monrosia pterolopha (also called Wing-Fruited Monrosia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with thin stems and small, leathery leaves. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monrosia pterolopha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monrosia pterolopha is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monrosia pterolopha can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Monrosia pterolopha

Monrosia pterolopha is native to South America and can be found in wet, humid areas.

Species in the Monrosia genus

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

Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Eduardo M. Grondona (1911-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grondona' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:163907-2: Based on the initial data import