Status:
valid
Authors:
Burch. ex Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 390 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000688476
Common Names
- Massonia jasminiflora
- Jasmine-flowered Massonia
- Jasmine-flowered Onion
Description
Massonia jasminiflora (also called the Jasmine-Flowered Massonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen perennial with a dense, spreading crown and a short stem. It typically grows in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Massonia jasminiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Massonia jasminiflora has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Massonia jasminiflora can be propagated by seed, division, and cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every two to three months.
Where to Find Massonia jasminiflora
Massonia jasminiflora can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Massonia jasminiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Massonia jasminiflora?
Massonia jasminiflora
What is the common name of Massonia jasminiflora?
Jasmine-scented Massonia
What type of plant is Massonia jasminiflora?
Bulbous perennial
Species in the Massonia genus
Massonia echinata,
Massonia jasminiflora,
Massonia hirsuta,
Massonia calvata,
Massonia longipes,
Massonia depressa,
Massonia latebrosa,
Massonia pygmaea,
Massonia pustulata,
Massonia angustifolia,
Massonia tenella,
Massonia setulosa,
Massonia etesionamibensis,
Massonia wittebergensis,
Massonia sempervirens,
Massonia citrina,
Massonia mimetica,
Massonia saniensis,
Massonia obermeyerae,
Massonia bakeriana,
Massonia roggeveldensis,
Massonia pseudoechinata,
Massonia thunbergiana,
Massonia gypsicola,
Massonia inaequalis,
Massonia villosa,
Massonia sessiliflora,
Massonia luteovirens,
Massonia visserae,
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,