Monotes hirtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtii
ID:
377616
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 90: 233 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376948
Common Names
- Hairy Monotes
- Monotes hirtii
- Hairy Bush-Clover
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes hirtii (also called Hirt's monotes, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a tufted growth habit and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes hirtii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes hirtii is a small, purple, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, long stem.
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Monotes hirtii is a tropical plant that is grown in warm climates. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or root division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Monotes hirtii
Monotes hirtii is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Monotes hirtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes hirtii?
Monotes hirtii
Where is Monotes hirtii found?
Monotes hirtii is found in tropical Africa.
What is the flowering period of Monotes hirtii?
Monotes hirtii flowers from May to October.
Species in the Monotes genus
Monotes adenophyllus, Monotes africana, Monotes autennei, Monotes dasyanthus, Monotes doryphorus, Monotes duvigneaudii, Monotes engleri, Monotes gilgii, Monotes gilletii, Monotes glaber, Monotes glandulosus, Monotes gossweileri, Monotes hirtii, Monotes hutchinsonianus, Monotes hypoleucus, Monotes kapiriensis, Monotes katangensis, Monotes kerstingii, Monotes lukuluensis, Monotes lutambensis, Monotes madagascariensis, Monotes magnificus, Monotes nyasensis, Monotes paivae, Monotes pearsonii, Monotes pwetoensis, Monotes redheadii, Monotes rubriglans, Monotes rufotomentosus, Monotes stevensonii, Monotes thomasii, Monotes tomentellus, Monotes verdickii, Monotes xasenguensis,
Species in the Dipterocarpaceae family
References
Paul Auguste Duvigneaud (1913-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Duvign.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321083-1: Based on the initial data import