Monotes xasenguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xasenguensis
ID:
376700
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.H.Bancr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 77: 111 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376032
Common Names
- Monotes xasenguensis
- Xasenguensis Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Monotes xasenguensis (also called Xasengane'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 xasenguensis 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 xasenguensis 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 xasenguensis 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 xasenguensis
Monotes xasenguensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Monotes xasenguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes xasenguensis?
Monotes xasenguensis
What is the family of Monotes xasenguensis?
Rubiaceae
Where is Monotes xasenguensis found?
Monotes xasenguensis 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,