Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
377070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guill. & Perr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 131 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376402



Common Names

  • Monsonia senegalensis
  • Senegalese Monsonia
  • Senegalese Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Erodium chumbalense Munro [unknown]
  • Erodium chumbulense Munro [unknown]
  • Erodium violaefolium Turcz. [unknown]
  • Geranium lawianum Nimmo [unknown]
  • Monsonia lawiana Stocks ex Wight [unknown]

Description

Monsonia senegalensis (also called Wild Apricot, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa. It has small white flowers and small, round leaves. It grows in dry woodlands and open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Monsonia senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monsonia senegalensis has small white flowers in umbels at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, dark brown, and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monsonia senegalensis 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 senegalensis

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

Monsonia senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monsonia senegalensis?

Monsonia senegalensis

What are the common names of Monsonia senegalensis?

Senegalensis Monsonia, Senegalensis Monsonia

What are the uses of Monsonia senegalensis?

It is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

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-2372036: Based on the initial data import
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.