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Monochilus

Monochilus is a genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, first described in 1835. It contains two known species, both endemic to Brazil.SpeciesMonochilus gloxinifolius Fisch. & C.A.Mey. - Rio de Janeiro Monochilus obovatus P.D.Cantino - Goiás

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Jun 12, 2026
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Length
117 w
Citations
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Source
Monochilus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Ajugoideae
Genus: Monochilus
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Monochilus is a genus of plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae, first described in 1835. It contains two known species, both endemic to Brazil.12

Species1
  1. Monochilus gloxinifolius Fisch. & C.A.Mey. - Rio de Janeiro
  2. Monochilus obovatus P.D.Cantino - Goiás
References

References

  1. "Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  2. Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/2010 Archived 2015-09-06 at the Wayback Machine. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
External links

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