Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jacq.) Milne-Redh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 304 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000370998
Common Names
- Monechma ciliatum
- Ciliate Monechma
- Ciliate Plant
Description
Monechma ciliatum (also called Ciliate Monechma, among many other common names) is a flowering plant species of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist soils in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Monechma ciliatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Monechma ciliatum are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monechma ciliatum is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Monechma ciliatum
Monechma ciliatum can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ditches, in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Monechma ciliatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monechma ciliatum?
Monechma ciliatum
What is the common name of Monechma ciliatum?
Ciliate Monechma
What is the natural habitat of Monechma ciliatum?
Monechma ciliatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Monechma genus
Monechma bracteatum,
Monechma ciliatum,
Monechma depauperatum,
Monechma rigidum,
Monechma debile,
Monechma ndellense,
Monechma virgultorum,
Monechma glaucifolium,
Monechma pre,
Monechma monechmoides,
Monechma subsessile,
Monechma scabridum,
Monechma lolioides,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,