Monotes nyasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyasensis
ID:
376760
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. ex H.H.Bancr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. sér. 2, 13: 367, 368, in obs. 1939 [1938-9 publ. 1939]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376092
Common Names
- Monotes nyasensis
- Nyasensis Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes nyasensis (also called Nyasa's grass-pink, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Iridaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and savannas. It has thin, grass-like leaves and produces pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes nyasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Monotes nyasensis is small, yellow and pea-like. The seed is a small, round nutlet. Seedlings are small, slender and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes nyasensis is a small shrub that is native to Central Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a container or in a garden bed.
Where to Find Monotes nyasensis
Monotes nyasensis can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Monotes nyasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes nyasensis?
Monotes nyasensis
What is the common name of Monotes nyasensis?
Nyasa Monotes
What type of plant is Monotes nyasensis?
Tree
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
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.