Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 182 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376304
Common Names
- Monophyllaea glauca
- Glauca Monophyllaea
- Monophyllaea Monophyllaea
Description
Monophyllaea glauca (also called 'Glaucous Monophyllaea', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to South America. It has a single, smooth, oblong-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monophyllaea glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monophyllaea glauca var. beccarii (C.B.Clarke) B.L.Burtt
Monophyllaea glauca var. boraginea B.L.Burtt
Monophyllaea glauca var. hirta B.L.Burtt
Monophyllaea glauca var. versipes B.L.Burtt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monophyllaea glauca has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monophyllaea glauca can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Monophyllaea glauca
Monophyllaea glauca is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Monophyllaea glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monophyllaea glauca?
Monophyllaea glauca
What is the common name of Monophyllaea glauca?
Glaucous Monophyllaea
What is the natural habitat of Monophyllaea glauca?
Dry woodlands and grasslands in South Africa
Species in the Monophyllaea genus
Monophyllaea burttiana,
Monophyllaea caulescens,
Monophyllaea chinii,
Monophyllaea cupiflora,
Monophyllaea eymae,
Monophyllaea anthocrena,
Monophyllaea fissilis,
Monophyllaea furcipila,
Monophyllaea glabra,
Monophyllaea glandulosa,
Monophyllaea glauca,
Monophyllaea elongata,
Monophyllaea brevipes,
Monophyllaea albicalyx,
Monophyllaea andersonii,
Monophyllaea hirticalyx,
Monophyllaea hirtella,
Monophyllaea horsfieldii,
Monophyllaea hottae,
Monophyllaea insignis,
Monophyllaea hendersonii,
Monophyllaea kostermansii,
Monophyllaea wildeana,
Monophyllaea stellata,
Monophyllaea leuserensis,
Monophyllaea longipes,
Monophyllaea merrilliana,
Monophyllaea musangensis,
Monophyllaea papuana,
Monophyllaea tetrasepala,
Monophyllaea pendula,
Monophyllaea tenuis,
Monophyllaea ramosa,
Monophyllaea sarangica,
Monophyllaea selaborensis,
Monophyllaea singularis,
Monophyllaea grandifolia,
Monophyllaea meriraiensis,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,