Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 216 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045101
Common Names
- Monechma subsessile
- Subsessile Monechma
- Monechma's Subsessile
Description
Monechma subsessile (also called 'Subsessile Monechma', among many other common names) is a small perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a white or pinkish vein pattern, and small pink or white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Monechma subsessile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monechma subsessile has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monechma subsessile is a perennial plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It is best propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the rhizomes and divide them into several sections. Replant the sections in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist until the plants become established.
Where to Find Monechma subsessile
Monechma subsessile is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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,