Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
689088

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 193 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688421



Common Names

  • Massonia echinata
  • Echinata Massonia
  • Echinata's Massonia


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Synonyms

  • Massonia dregei Baker [unknown]
  • Massonia huttonii Baker [unknown]
  • Massonia candida Burch. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Massonia concinna Baker [unknown]
  • Massonia muricata Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Massonia modesta Fourc. [unknown]
  • Massonia pinsilla Masson ex Salisb. [unknown]
  • Massonia amygdalina Baker [unknown]
  • Massonia versicolor Baker [unknown]
  • Neobakeria visserae P.E.Barnes [unknown]
  • Massonia longifolia candida Burch. ex Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Polyxena haemanthoides Müll.Hal. [unknown]

Description

Massonia echinata (also called Spiny Massonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is a perennial herb with a rosette of succulent leaves that are up to 10 cm long. The flowers are white and bell-shaped, and measure up to 2 cm in diameter. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Massonia echinata is a species of flowering plant in the family Hyacinthaceae. It is native to Mexico and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Massonia echinata has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two or three leaves that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Massonia echinata is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Massonia echinata

Massonia echinata can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.

Massonia echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Massonia echinata?

Massonia echinata

What is the common name of Massonia echinata?

Spiny Massonia

What is the natural habitat of Massonia echinata?

Massonia echinata is native to South Africa

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

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