Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
monanthos
ID:
370252

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) Barbey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sard. Comp. : 173 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369584



Common Names

  • Morisia monanthos
  • One-flowered Morisia
  • One-flowered Dwarf-bulrush


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Synonyms

  • Morisia acaulis Gay [unknown]
  • Morisia hypogaea J.Gay [unknown]
  • Rapistrum hypogaeum Duby [unknown]
  • Sisymbrium monanthos Viv. [unknown]
  • Erucaria hypogaea Viv. [unknown]

Description

Morisia monanthos (also called One-Flowered Morisia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Morisia monanthos is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and kidney diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morisia monanthos has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with several small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morisia monanthos is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils. It should be grown in a sunny location and watered sparingly. Propagation is done by seed or by division.

Where to Find Morisia monanthos

Morisia monanthos is found in the Mediterranean region.

Morisia monanthos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morisia monanthos?

Morisia monanthos

What type of plant is Morisia monanthos?

A cactus

Where does Morisia monanthos grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Morisia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360456: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.
William Barbey (1842-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barbey' in the authors string.