Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
paludosus
ID:
1086023

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 16: 91 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085361



Common Names

  • Monoporus paludosus
  • Paludosus Monoporus
  • Paludosus False Foxglove


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Description

Monoporus paludosus (also called swamp monoporus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a small evergreen tree native to the Amazon Basin. It grows in tropical lowland and montane forests, usually near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Monoporus paludosus is used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making. It is also used as a source of fuel wood and charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monoporus paludosus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monoporus paludosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Monoporus paludosus

Monoporus paludosus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,