Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
socotrana
ID:
369270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balf.f.) Meve & Liede

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 234: 203 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368602

Common Names

  • Socotran Monolluma
  • Monolluma Socotrana
  • Socotran Starcluster

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Synonyms

  • Boucerosia socotrana Balf.f. [unknown]
  • Caralluma corrugata N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Caralluma rivae Chiov. [unknown]
  • Caralluma rosengrenii Vierh. [unknown]
  • Caralluma socotrana (Balf.f.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Sanguilluma socotrana (Balf.f.) Plowes [unknown]

Description

Monolluma socotrana (also called Socotran Monolluma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Socotra Islands. It grows in dry habitats such as sandy soils, rocky hillsides, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Monolluma socotrana is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Monolluma socotrana is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed is a small, black, tear-shaped nut. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolluma socotrana is a perennial plant native to the island of Socotra. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into smaller pieces.

Where to Find Monolluma socotrana

Monolluma socotrana can be found in the Socotra Islands.

Monolluma socotrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolluma socotrana?

Monolluma socotrana

What is the common name of Monolluma socotrana?

Socotran Monolluma

What is the natural habitat of Monolluma socotrana?

Woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.