Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysoleuca
ID:
1294310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Schwantes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
in Gartenwelt 33: . 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293648

Common Names

  • Monilaria Chrysoleuca
  • Chrysoleuca Monilaria
  • Monilaria Succulent

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Description

Monilaria chrysoleuca (also called 'Golden Monilaria' and 'Golden Vygie', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, round, grey-green leaves with a white margin. It is found in rocky outcrops and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Monilaria chrysoleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monilaria chrysoleuca has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and round with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monilaria chrysoleuca is a succulent plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in well-draining soil and in a sunny location. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or division of the plant. Water sparingly and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Monilaria chrysoleuca

Monilaria chrysoleuca can be found in South Africa.

Monilaria chrysoleuca FAQ

What are the common names of Monilaria chrysoleuca?

Golden Monilaria

What is the growth habit of Monilaria chrysoleuca?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent with stems that spread outwards and root along the ground.

What is the flower color of Monilaria chrysoleuca?

The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Martin Heinrich Gustav Schwantes (1881-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwantes' in the authors string.
Caryophyllales.org record for Monilaria chrysoleuca (Schltr.) Schwantes: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.