Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
heliotropoides
ID:
377048

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 1: 897 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376380



Common Names

  • Monsonia heliotropoides
  • Heliotropoides Monsonia
  • Heliotropoides Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Monsonia densiflora Täckh. & Boulos [unknown]
  • Monsonia asiatica Vicary [unknown]
  • Monsonia mallica Edgew. [unknown]
  • Monsonia hispida Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erodium heliotropioides Willd. [unknown]
  • Geranium heliotropiodes Cav. [unknown]
  • Monsonia chumbalensis Wight [unknown]
  • Monsonia heliotropoides hassibii Täckh. & Boulos [unknown]

Description

Monsonia heliotropoides (also called Heliotrope Monsonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, such as deserts and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monsonia heliotropoides has been used for its medicinal properties, including as an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and to treat skin conditions. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monsonia heliotropoides has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monsonia heliotropoides is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Monsonia heliotropoides

Monsonia heliotropoides is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and floodplains.

Monsonia heliotropoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monsonia heliotropoides?

Monsonia heliotropoides

What is the common name of Monsonia heliotropoides?

Heliotrope monsonia

What type of plant is Monsonia heliotropoides?

Herb

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