Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
meridensis
ID:
453068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Friedrich) Ö.Nilsson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 119: 267. 1966

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452400



Common Names

  • Mona meridensis
  • Mona
  • Meridensis


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Synonyms

  • Montia meridensis Friedrich [unknown]

Description

Mona meridensis (also called 'Mona Island Sage', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas on rocky slopes and in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mona meridensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mona meridensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mona meridensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Mona meridensis

Mona meridensis is native to Venezuela and can be found in dry scrub and open woodlands.

Mona meridensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mona meridensis?

Mona meridensis

What is the common name of Mona meridensis?

Mona meridensis

What is the family of Mona meridensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Mona genus

Species in the Portulacaceae family

Dendroportulaca mirabilis, Mona meridensis, Neopaxia australasica, Portulaca colombiana, Portulaca conzattii, Portulaca oleracea, Portulaca nitida, Portulaca macrantha, Portulaca pilosa, Portulaca mucronata, Portulaca granulatostellulata, Portulaca grandiflora, Portulaca foliosa, Portulaca insignis, Portulaca halimoides, Portulaca hatschbachii, Portulaca hereroensis, Portulaca teretifolia, Portulaca umbraticola, Portulaca pygmaea, Portulaca quadrifida, Portulaca pusilla, Portulaca sedoides, Portulaca sedifolia, Portulaca samoensis, Portulaca rubricaulis, Portulaca saxifragoides, Portulaca brevifolia, Portulaca elatior, Portulaca canariensis, Portulaca nicaraguensis, Portulaca papillatostellulata, Portulaca cypria, Portulaca rausii, Portulaca trituberculata, Portulaca zaffranii, Portulaca cardenasiana, Portulaca hirsutissima, Portulaca lanuginosa, Portulaca caulerpoides, Portulaca cyanosperma, Portulaca hawaiiensis, Portulaca lutea, Portulaca sclerocarpa, Portulaca smallii, Portulaca suffrutescens, Portulaca villosa, Portulaca philippii, Portulaca pilosissima, Portulaca tingoensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2508980: Based on the initial data import
Hans Christian Friedrich (1925-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Friedrich' in the authors string.
Örjan Eric Gustaf Nilsson (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ö.Nilsson' in the authors string.