Monilaria scutata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) Schwantes
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
in Gartenwelt 33: 69. 1929.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001293654
Common Names
- Monilaria Scutata
- Scutata Monilaria
- Monilaria Succulent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monilaria scutata (also called Shield Monilaria, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is a small, densely branched shrub with fleshy, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky outcrops in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Monilaria scutata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monilaria scutata sub. scutataMonilaria scutata sub. obovata Ihlenf. & S.Jörg.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monilaria scutata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monilaria scutata 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 scutata
Monilaria scutata can be found in South Africa.
Monilaria scutata FAQ
What are the common names of Monilaria scutata?
Scutate Monilaria
What is the growth habit of Monilaria scutata?
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 scutata?
The flowers are white to pale pink with yellow centers.
Species in the Monilaria genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' 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 scutata (L.Bolus) Schwantes: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.