Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispata
ID:
1066623

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 301 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065961

Common Names

  • Monodora Crispata
  • Crispata Monodora
  • Monodora

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Description

Monodora crispata (also called Crisped Monodora, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree found in tropical Africa. It grows in lowland and montane forests, and in secondary forest.

Uses & Benefits

Monodora crispata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monodora crispata has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monodora crispata is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 4-6 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is done by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Monodora crispata

Monodora crispata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74126-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.