Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
1065119

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 66 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064457



Common Names

  • Monsonia longipes
  • Long-Stemmed Monsonia
  • Long-Stemmed Geranium


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Description

Monsonia longipes (also called Long-Stalked Monsonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Geraniaceae family. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats. It has an upright growth habit and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monsonia longipes is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in potpourri. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monsonia longipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Monsonia longipes: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Monsonia longipes

Monsonia longipes can be found in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

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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