Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
stellarioides
ID:
814155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 275 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813489



Common Names

  • Monopsis stellarioides
  • Star-like Monopsis
  • Stellarioides Monopsis


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Description

Monopsis stellarioides (also called Star-like Monopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white, fragrant flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Monopsis stellarioides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Monopsis stellarioides sub. schimperiana (Urb.) Thulin
Monopsis stellarioides sub. stellarioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Monopsis stellarioides flower is white with five petals, and the seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monopsis stellarioides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be about 10 cm long. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Monopsis stellarioides

Monopsis stellarioides is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Monopsis stellarioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monopsis stellarioides?

Monopsis stellarioides

What is the common name of Monopsis stellarioides?

Star-like Monopsis

What is the growth habit of Monopsis stellarioides?

It is an evergreen shrub

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References