Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
transvaalensis
ID:
1064769

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 129: 299 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064107



Common Names

  • Monsonia transvaalensis
  • Transvaal Monsonia
  • Monsonia


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Description

Monsonia transvaalensis (also called 'Transvaal Geranium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of 0.3–1.2 m, with leaves that are 4–10 cm long and 2–4 cm wide. It is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monsonia transvaalensis has white flowers with yellow centres and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monsonia transvaalensis 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 transvaalensis

Monsonia transvaalensis can be found in South Africa, in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

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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