Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
monophyllum
ID:
767187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nel) B.L.Burtt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 313 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766520



Common Names

  • Monophyllum Empodium
  • Empodium Monophyllum
  • Monophyllum Empodium


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Description

Empodium monophyllum (also called Single-Leaved Empodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a single, hairy leaf and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Empodium monophyllum is an ornamental aquarium plant that is used to provide shelter and shade for fish. It is also used to help oxygenate the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Empodium monophyllum has white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Empodium monophyllum is a very easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a medium to high light level, but can tolerate lower light levels. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by cutting off the side shoots. It is a fast-growing plant and can be easily propagated in the aquarium.

Where to Find Empodium monophyllum

Empodium monophyllum is native to South America, particularly in the Amazon basin.

Empodium monophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Empodium monophyllum?

Empodium monophyllum

What is the common name of Empodium monophyllum?

One-Leaf Empodium

Where is Empodium monophyllum found?

It is found in South Africa

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-305374: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Gert Cornelius Nel (1885-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nel' in the authors string.