Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 458 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140113
Common Names
- Monochasma sheareri
- Shearer's Monochasma
- Monochasma
Description
Monochasma sheareri (also called Shearer's Monochasma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to China, and is usually found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Monochasma sheareri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monochasma sheareri is a yellow-green color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monochasma sheareri is a perennial herb native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Monochasma sheareri
Monochasma sheareri is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Monochasma genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806225-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].