Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 399 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376383
Common Names
- Monsonia ignea
- Fiery Monsonia
- Fiery Geranium
Synonyms
- Monsonia uniflora Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Monsonia ignea (also called Fire Monsonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Monsonia ignea has been used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monsonia ignea has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monsonia ignea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Monsonia ignea
Monsonia ignea is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and floodplains.
Monsonia ignea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monsonia ignea?
Monsonia ignea
What is the common name of Monsonia ignea?
Fiery monsonia
What type of plant is Monsonia ignea?
Herb
Species in the Monsonia genus
Monsonia burkeana,
Monsonia heliotropoides,
Monsonia ignea,
Monsonia nivea,
Monsonia umbellata,
Monsonia senegalensis,
Monsonia lavrani,
Monsonia angustifolia,
Monsonia attenuata,
Monsonia brevirostrata,
Monsonia biflora,
Monsonia deserticola,
Monsonia drudeana,
Monsonia emarginata,
Monsonia galpinii,
Monsonia glauca,
Monsonia grandifolia,
Monsonia ignorata,
Monsonia lanuginosa,
Monsonia luederitziana,
Monsonia natalensis,
Monsonia parvifolia,
Monsonia praemorsa,
Monsonia speciosa,
Monsonia transvaalensis,
Monsonia trilobata,
Monsonia longipes,
Species in the Geraniaceae family
California macrophylla,
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Erodium absinthoides,
Erodium acaule,
Erodium adenophorum,
Erodium aethiopicum,
Erodium aguilellae,
Erodium alnifolium,
Erodium alpinum,
Erodium amanum,
Erodium anaristatum,
Erodium angustilobum,
Erodium anthemidifolium,
Erodium arborescens,
Erodium asplenioides,
Erodium astragaloides,
Erodium atlanticum,
Erodium aureum,
Erodium battandierianum,
Erodium beketowii,
Erodium birandianum,
Erodium boissieri,
Erodium bolosii,
Erodium botrys,
Erodium brachycarpum,
Erodium carvifolium,
Erodium castellanum,
Erodium cazorlanum,
Erodium cedrorum,
Erodium celtibericum,
Erodium cheilanthifolium,
Erodium chevallieri,
Erodium chilense,
Erodium chium,
Erodium chrysanthum,
Erodium ciconium,
Erodium cicutarium,
Erodium corsicum,
Erodium crassifolium,
Erodium crenatum,
Erodium crinitum,
Erodium crispum,
Erodium cyconioides,
Erodium cygnorum,
Erodium cyrenaicum,
Erodium daucoides,
Erodium dimorphum,
Erodium fallax,
Erodium flexuosum,
Erodium foetidum,