Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
luederitziana
ID:
1064761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Focke & Schinz

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 29: 60 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064099

Common Names

  • Monsonia luederitziana
  • Luederitziana Monsonia
  • Luederitz's Monsonia

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Description

Monsonia luederitziana (also called Luederitz's monsonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 40 cm in height, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monsonia luederitziana can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monsonia luederitziana has white flowers with yellow centres and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monsonia luederitziana is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Monsonia luederitziana

Monsonia luederitziana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13900309: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Olbers Focke (1834-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Focke' in the authors string.