Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
coenobialis
ID:
473475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 8:75. (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472807

Common Names

  • Monolophus Coenobialis
  • Coenobialis Monolophus
  • Coenobial Monolophus

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Synonyms

  • Caulokaempferia appendiculata K.Larsen & Triboun [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia coenobialis (Hance) K.Larsen [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia kuapii K.Larsen [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia petelotii K.Larsen [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia saksuwaniae K.Larsen [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia saxicola K.Larsen [valid]
  • Kaempferia coenobialis (Hance) C.H.Wright [valid]
  • Roscoea flava Merr. [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia satunensis Picheans. [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia sirirugsae Ngamr. [valid]
  • Caulokaempferia tamdaoensis Picheans. & Inthar. [valid]
  • Monolophus appendiculatus (K.Larsen & Triboun) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus kuapii (K.Larsen) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus petelotii (K.Larsen) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus saksuwaniae (K.Larsen) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus satunensis (Picheans.) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus saxicola (K.Larsen) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus sirirugsae (Ngamr.) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]
  • Monolophus tamdaoensis (Picheans. & Inthar.) Veldkamp & Mood [valid]

Description

Monolophus coenobialis (also called Coenobial Monolophus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monolophus coenobialis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monolophus coenobialis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolophus coenobialis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Monolophus coenobialis

Monolophus coenobialis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Monolophus coenobialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolophus coenobialis?

Monolophus coenobialis

What is the family of Monolophus coenobialis?

Acanthaceae

Where is Monolophus coenobialis native to?

Brazil

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

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