Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 49: 311 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000371080
Common Names
- Monechma virgultorum
- Virgultorum Monechma
- Virgultorum Monechma Grass
Description
Monechma virgultorum (also called 'bushy 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 virgultorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monechma virgultorum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monechma virgultorum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a soil that is slightly acidic and well-draining. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Monechma virgultorum
Monechma virgultorum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Monechma virgultorum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Monechma virgultorum?
Monechma virgultorum is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
What are the uses of Monechma virgultorum?
Monechma virgultorum is used as a medicinal plant and for ornamental purposes.
What is the scientific name of Monechma virgultorum?
The scientific name of Monechma virgultorum is Monechma virgultorum.
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,