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Plectranthus

Plants; General plants

Genus of about 350 species of annuals, evergreen perennials, semi-succulents, and shrubs from Africa, Asia, Madagascar, Australia, and Pacific islands.

The genus Maxillaria is represented by over 900 different species. They are spread throughout the new worrld ranging from northern Argentina through the West Indies and Central America up to Florida. ...

Molineria

Plants; General plants

Genus of about 10 species of evergreen, rhizomatous perennials native to Asia, Australia. It grows to about 1 metre in height and has long, broad, yellowy-green, closely pleated leaves on long ...

Monstera

Plants; General plants

Genus of 22 species of evergreen, often epiphytic root climbers found in rain-forest in tropical Notrh, Central and South America. Monstera deliciosa has been a favourite for many years. Large adult ...

Mimosa

Plants; General plants

Genus of about 400 species of annuals, evergreen perennials, shrubs, and small trees, from forest to dry savanna in tropical regions worldwide. Mimosa folds up its leaves when touched or exposed to a ...

Medinilla

Plants; General plants

Medinilla magnifica is the only species grown as a houseplant. This erect shrub to 6 ft (1.8 m) tall is usually found as an epiphyte in its Philippine homeland. Its stems may be ribbed or even winged ...

Miltonia

Plants; General plants

Genus of about 15 species of evergreen, epiphytic orchids from warm, moist forest in Brazil. The produce ovoid to cylindrical, compressed pseudobulbs, each with 2 linear, oblong, oblong-linear, or ...