Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 411 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371058
Common Names
- Monechma debile
- Debile Monechma
- Debile Monechma Grass
Synonyms
- Justicia debilis (Forssk.) Vahl [unknown]
Description
Monechma debile (also called 'weak monechma', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a hairy stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Monechma debile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monechma debile has small white flowers, and its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monechma debile can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Monechma debile
Monechma debile can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Monechma debile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monechma debile?
Monechma debile
What is the common name of Monechma debile?
Weak Monechma
What is the natural habitat of Monechma debile?
Native to South Africa, it is commonly found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Monechma genus
Monechma bracteatum,
Monechma ciliatum,
Monechma depauperatum,
Monechma rigidum,
Monechma debile,
Monechma ndellense,
Monechma virgultorum,
Monechma glaucifolium,
Monechma pre,
Monechma monechmoides,
Monechma subsessile,
Monechma scabridum,
Monechma lolioides,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,