Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
371666

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.