Monsonia attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
1064739
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv. & Sond.
Source:
tro
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 155 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064077
Common Names
- Monsonia attenuata
- Attenuata Monsonia
- Tapering Monsonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monsonia attenuata (also called Attenuate Monsonia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Monsonia attenuata is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monsonia attenuata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monsonia attenuata is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Monsonia attenuata
Monsonia attenuata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Monsonia genus
Monsonia burkeana, Monsonia heliotropoides, Monsonia ignea, Monsonia nivea, Monsonia umbellata, Monsonia senegalensis, Monsonia lavrani, Monsonia angustifolia, Monsonia attenuata, Monsonia brevirostrata, Monsonia biflora, Monsonia deserticola, Monsonia drudeana, Monsonia emarginata, Monsonia galpinii, Monsonia glauca, Monsonia grandifolia, Monsonia ignorata, Monsonia lanuginosa, Monsonia luederitziana, Monsonia natalensis, Monsonia parvifolia, Monsonia praemorsa, Monsonia speciosa, Monsonia transvaalensis, Monsonia trilobata, Monsonia longipes,
Species in the Geraniaceae family
California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13900284: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.