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Menodora longiflora
Menodora longiflora A. Gray
Showy Menodora, Twinpod
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: MELO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This species is named longiflora because of the long, narrow tube of its flower, which is 2-3 inches long. At the end of the tube the 5 or 6 yellow petal-like lobes flare out almost flat and are pointed at the end. The stamens are hidden in the tube. The plant grows 12-36 inches tall, usually with several branches. Leaves are opposite, narrow and smooth.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Flower: Flower 1 inch
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Habitat: Canyons, Stream/river banks
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay, Limestone-based, Acid-based, Calcareous
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Perennial garden, AromaticUse Wildlife: Nectar-moths, Nectar-hummingbirds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFind Seed or Plants
View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Tohono Chul Park, Inc. - Tucson, AZ
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonBibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. Loughmiller
Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Menodora longiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Menodora longiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Menodora longiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-20Research By: TWC Staff