Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
monensis
ID:
1413947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Picheans. & Sangnark) D.Verma, Barbhuiya & S.Dey

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
NeBio 9:175. (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426412

Common Names

  • Monolophus monensis
  • Monensis Monolophus
  • Monolophus

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Description

Monolophus monensis (also called Mon Monolophus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is native to Myanmar. It grows in lowland forests and is found at elevations of up to 1000 metres.

Uses & Benefits

Monolophus monensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Monolophus monensis are yellow in colour and have a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolophus monensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded position. When planting, ensure that the seeds are just below the surface of the soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months.

Where to Find Monolophus monensis

Monolophus monensis is found in Myanmar.

Monolophus monensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolophus monensis?

Monolophus monensis

What is the common name of Monolophus monensis?

Mono Monolophus

Where is Monolophus monensis native to?

Myanmar

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,

References

Chayan Picheansoonthon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Picheans.' in the authors string.
Santanu Dey (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dey' in the authors string.
Hussain Ahmed Barbhuiya (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barbhuiya' in the authors string.
Durgesh Verma (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Verma' in the authors string.
Supatthra Sangnark: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sangnark' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0001426412: Based on the initial data import