Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
etesionamibensis
ID:
753342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies) J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60: 564 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000752675

Common Names

  • Etesionamibensis Tree
  • Massonia Tree
  • Etesionamibensis Mahogany Tree

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Description

Massonia etesionamibensis (also called Namibian Massonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hyacinthaceae family. It is native to Namibia and is found in grassland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Massonia etesionamibensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Massonia etesionamibensis has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a star-shaped seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Massonia etesionamibensis is a bulbous perennial plant native to South Africa. It is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the bulbs in early spring.

Where to Find Massonia etesionamibensis

Massonia etesionamibensis is native to Madagascar.

Massonia etesionamibensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Massonia etesionamibensis?

Massonia etesionamibensis

What is the common name of Massonia etesionamibensis?

Etesionamibensis Massonia

What are the characteristics of Massonia etesionamibensis?

Massonia etesionamibensis is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower stalk. The flowers are white or pink, and the leaves are long and narrow.

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-292162: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.