Monsonia burkeana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burkeana
ID:
376942
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. ex Harv. & Sond.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 155 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376274
Common Names
- Burke's monsonia
- Burke's ant
- Burke's myrmecia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Monsonia malviflora Schinz [unknown]
- Monsonia betschuanica R.Knuth [unknown]
- Monsonia glandulosissima Schinz [unknown]
- Monsonia malvaeflora Schinz [unknown]
Description
Monsonia burkeana (also called Burke's Monsonia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, grass-like plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along the edges of forests and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Monsonia burkeana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monsonia burkeana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monsonia burkeana 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 Monsonia burkeana
Monsonia burkeana is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Monsonia burkeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monsonia burkeana?
Monsonia burkeana
What is the common name of Monsonia burkeana?
Burke's Monsonia
What is the natural habitat of Monsonia burkeana?
Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa
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 kew-2371840: 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.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.