Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
arthrophyllum
ID:
473787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seub.) Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 47 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473119

Common Names

  • Monotrema Arthrophyllum
  • Arthrophyllum Monotrema
  • Arthrophyllum's Monotrema

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Description

Monotrema arthrophyllum (also called Joint-Leaved Monotrema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has a hairy stem and leaves, with small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monotrema arthrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monotrema arthrophyllum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a few long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monotrema arthrophyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Monotrema arthrophyllum

Monotrema arthrophyllum can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.

Monotrema arthrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monotrema arthrophyllum?

Monotrema arthrophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Monotrema arthrophyllum?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Monotrema arthrophyllum?

2-3 cm

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Moritz August Seubert (1818-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seub.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:163875-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.