Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greves) N.L.Menezes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Ci. & Cult. 23: 422 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751934
Common Names
- Xerophyta monroi
- Monro's Xerophyta
- Monro's Xerophyta Bush
Description
Xerophyta monroi (also called Monro's Xerophyta, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Xerophyta monroi is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xerophyta monroi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xerophyta monroi can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.
Where to Find Xerophyta monroi
Xerophyta monroi is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.
Xerophyta monroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerophyta monroi?
Xerophyta monroi
What is the natural habitat of Xerophyta monroi?
It is found in the high Andean regions of Colombia and Ecuador
What is the flowering period of Xerophyta monroi?
It flowers from April to July
Species in the Xerophyta genus
Xerophyta monroi,
Xerophyta goetzei,
Xerophyta hereroensis,
Xerophyta kirkii,
Xerophyta simulans,
Xerophyta rosea,
Xerophyta nutans,
Xerophyta schlechteri,
Xerophyta wentzeliana,
Xerophyta eylesii,
Xerophyta villosa,
Xerophyta trichophylla,
Xerophyta suaveolens,
Xerophyta splendens,
Xerophyta acuminata,
Xerophyta demeesmaekeriana,
Xerophyta concolor,
Xerophyta argentea,
Xerophyta arabica,
Xerophyta eglandulosa,
Xerophyta longicaulis,
Xerophyta rippsteinii,
Xerophyta scabrida,
Xerophyta retinervis,
Xerophyta pinifolia,
Xerophyta schnizleinia,
Xerophyta humilis,
Xerophyta equisetoides,
Xerophyta pectinata,
Xerophyta seinei,
Xerophyta viscosa,
Xerophyta velutina,
Xerophyta stenophylla,
Xerophyta squarrosa,
Xerophyta spekei,
Xerophyta sessiliflora,
Xerophyta elegans,
Xerophyta capillaris,
Xerophyta dasylirioides,
Xerophyta connata,
Xerophyta pinifolia,
Xerophyta villosa,
Xerophyta andringitrensis,
Xerophyta brevifolia,
Xerophyta tulearensis,
Xerophyta cauliflora,
Xerophyta junodii,
Xerophyta rehmannii,
Xerophyta zimbabwensis,
Xerophyta adendorffii,
Species in the Velloziaceae family
Acanthochlamys bracteata,
Barbacenia andersonii,
Barbacenia aurea,
Barbacenia bahiana,
Barbacenia beauverdii,
Barbacenia blackii,
Barbacenia blanchetii,
Barbacenia brachycalyx,
Barbacenia brasiliensis,
Barbacenia brevifolia,
Barbacenia burle-marxii,
Barbacenia caricina,
Barbacenia celiae,
Barbacenia chlorantha,
Barbacenia coccinea,
Barbacenia conicostigma,
Barbacenia contasana,
Barbacenia coronata,
Barbacenia culta,
Barbacenia curviflora,
Barbacenia cuspidata,
Barbacenia cyananthera,
Barbacenia cylindrica,
Barbacenia damaziana,
Barbacenia delicatula,
Barbacenia ensifolia,
Barbacenia exscapa,
Barbacenia filamentifera,
Barbacenia flava,
Barbacenia flavida,
Barbacenia foliosa,
Barbacenia fragrans,
Barbacenia fulva,
Barbacenia gardneri,
Barbacenia gaveensis,
Barbacenia gentianoides,
Barbacenia glabra,
Barbacenia glauca,
Barbacenia glaziovii,
Barbacenia globata,
Barbacenia glutinosa,
Barbacenia goethartii,
Barbacenia gounelleana,
Barbacenia graciliflora,
Barbacenia graminifolia,
Barbacenia grisea,
Barbacenia hatschbachii,
Barbacenia hilairei,
Barbacenia hirtiflora,
Barbacenia ignea,
References
S. Greves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greves' in the authors string.