Monotes verdickii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verdickii
ID:
376698
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 4: 183 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376030
Common Names
- Monotes verdickii
- Verdickii Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes verdickii (also called African 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 verdickii 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 verdickii 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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Monotes verdickii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and then replanted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Monotes verdickii
Monotes verdickii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Monotes verdickii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes verdickii?
Monotes verdickii
What is the family of Monotes verdickii?
Rubiaceae
Where is Monotes verdickii found?
Monotes verdickii 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
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321111-1: Based on the initial data import