Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
burttiana
ID:
376961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiew

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 54: 244 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376293

Common Names

  • Burtt's monophyllaea
  • Burtt's ant
  • Burtt's myrmecia

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Description

Monophyllaea burttiana (also called Burtt's Monophyllaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Monophyllaea burttiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monophyllaea burttiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monophyllaea burttiana is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial herb. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Monophyllaea burttiana

Monophyllaea burttiana is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Monophyllaea burttiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monophyllaea burttiana?

Monophyllaea burttiana

What is the common name of Monophyllaea burttiana?

Burtt's Monophyllaea

What is the natural habitat of Monophyllaea burttiana?

Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

Species in the Monophyllaea genus

Monophyllaea burttiana, Monophyllaea caulescens, Monophyllaea chinii, Monophyllaea cupiflora, Monophyllaea eymae, Monophyllaea anthocrena, Monophyllaea fissilis, Monophyllaea furcipila, Monophyllaea glabra, Monophyllaea glandulosa, Monophyllaea glauca, Monophyllaea elongata, Monophyllaea brevipes, Monophyllaea albicalyx, Monophyllaea andersonii, Monophyllaea hirticalyx, Monophyllaea hirtella, Monophyllaea horsfieldii, Monophyllaea hottae, Monophyllaea insignis, Monophyllaea hendersonii, Monophyllaea kostermansii, Monophyllaea wildeana, Monophyllaea stellata, Monophyllaea leuserensis, Monophyllaea longipes, Monophyllaea merrilliana, Monophyllaea musangensis, Monophyllaea papuana, Monophyllaea tetrasepala, Monophyllaea pendula, Monophyllaea tenuis, Monophyllaea ramosa, Monophyllaea sarangica, Monophyllaea selaborensis, Monophyllaea singularis, Monophyllaea grandifolia, Monophyllaea meriraiensis,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,