Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
1064752

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 64 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064090



Common Names

  • Monsonia glauca
  • Glauca Monsonia
  • Blue Monsonia


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Description

Monsonia glauca (also called Glaucous monsonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Cape Floristic Region of South Africa. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 40 cm in height, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monsonia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It can also be used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monsonia glauca has small white flowers with yellow centers and grey-green leaves. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monsonia glauca 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 glauca

Monsonia glauca is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

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,

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