Monotes stevensonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stevensonii
ID:
376702
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burtt Davy ex H.H.Bancr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 22: 511 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376034
Common Names
- Monotes stevensonii
- Stevensonii Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes stevensonii (also called Stevenson'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 stevensonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes stevensonii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes stevensonii is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Monotes stevensonii
Monotes stevensonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Monotes stevensonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes stevensonii?
Monotes stevensonii
What is the family of Monotes stevensonii?
Rubiaceae
Where is Monotes stevensonii found?
Monotes stevensonii is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
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
Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321108-1: Based on the initial data import