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valid
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Herbarium Practice, Following Munday.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044740
Common Names
- Monechma Pre
- Pre Monechma
- Pre Plant
Description
Monechma pre (also called Pre Monechma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats such as forest edges and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Monechma pre is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, with its leaves and roots being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monechma pre is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monechma pre is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mixture. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and light frost.
Where to Find Monechma pre
Monechma pre can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Monechma genus
Monechma bracteatum,
Monechma ciliatum,
Monechma depauperatum,
Monechma rigidum,
Monechma debile,
Monechma ndellense,
Monechma virgultorum,
Monechma glaucifolium,
Monechma pre,
Monechma monechmoides,
Monechma subsessile,
Monechma scabridum,
Monechma lolioides,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,