Monsonia umbellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
377060
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 255 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376392
Common Names
- Monsonia umbellata
- Umbellate Monsonia
- Umbellate Geranium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Monsonia rehmii Suess. & J.Karl [unknown]
Description
Monsonia umbellata (also called Wild Apricot, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small white flowers and small, round leaves. It grows in dry woodlands and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Monsonia umbellata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monsonia umbellata has small white flowers in umbels at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monsonia umbellata 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 umbellata
Monsonia umbellata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and floodplains.
Monsonia umbellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monsonia umbellata?
Monsonia umbellata
What is the common name of Monsonia umbellata?
Umbellate monsonia
What type of plant is Monsonia umbellata?
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, 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 kew-2372021: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.