Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
lavrani
ID:
744937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Halda) C.C.Walker

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Cact. World 26: 249 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744270



Common Names

  • Monsonia Lavrani
  • Lavran's Monsonia
  • Lavran's Monsonia


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Synonyms

  • Sarcocaulon lavranii Halda [unknown]

Description

Monsonia lavrani (also called 'Lavrani', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monsonia lavrani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make perfumes and essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monsonia lavrani is yellow and tubular, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monsonia lavrani is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Monsonia lavrani

Monsonia lavrani is native to Africa and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Monsonia lavrani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monsonia lavrani?

Monsonia lavrani

What is the common name of Monsonia lavrani?

Lavran's monsonia

What is the natural habitat of Monsonia lavrani?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Colin Charles Walker (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Walker' in the authors string.