Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mimetica
ID:
1325746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.-Azorín, M.Pinter, M.B.Crespo & Wetschnig

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Stapfia 99: 191 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338200



Common Names

  • Massonia mimetica
  • Mimetica Massonia
  • Mimetica Star Flower


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Description

Massonia mimetica (also called 'White Massonia', among many other common names) is a small bulbous plant native to South Africa. It has a white, star-shaped flower and long, narrow leaves. It is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Massonia mimetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, digestive issues, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Massonia mimetica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Massonia mimetica is a bulbous perennial that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the bulbs in the spring or by seed.

Where to Find Massonia mimetica

Massonia mimetica is native to the mountains of South Africa.

Massonia mimetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Massonia mimetica?

Massonia mimetica

What is the common name of Massonia mimetica?

Mimetic Massonia

What type of plant is Massonia mimetica?

Perennial

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

Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Wetschnig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wetschnig' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorín' in the authors string.
Michael Pinter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pinter' in the authors string.