Massonia longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
689646
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 6: 411 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688979
Common Names
- Massonia Longipes
- Long-Legged Massonia
- Long-Legged Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Massonia longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. The bulbs of the plant are edible and can be used in salads and other dishes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Massonia longipes has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Massonia longipes can be propagated by seed or division. For seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light. For division, the clumps should be divided in spring or fall and replanted in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Massonia longipes
Massonia longipes is native to South Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Massonia longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Massonia longipes?
Massonia longipes
What are the common names of Massonia longipes?
African onion, African garlic, and African leek
What is the natural habitat of Massonia longipes?
It is native to South Africa and Namibia
Species in the Massonia genus
Massonia echinata, Massonia jasminiflora, Massonia hirsuta, Massonia calvata, Massonia longipes, Massonia depressa, Massonia latebrosa, Massonia pygmaea, Massonia pustulata, Massonia angustifolia, Massonia tenella, Massonia setulosa, Massonia etesionamibensis, Massonia wittebergensis, Massonia sempervirens, Massonia citrina, Massonia mimetica, Massonia saniensis, Massonia obermeyerae, Massonia bakeriana, Massonia roggeveldensis, Massonia pseudoechinata, Massonia thunbergiana, Massonia gypsicola, Massonia inaequalis, Massonia villosa, Massonia sessiliflora, Massonia luteovirens, Massonia visserae,
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,
References
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:538103-1: Based on the initial data import