Massonia obermeyerae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obermeyerae
ID:
1329826
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.-Azorín, A.P.Dold, M.Pinter & Wetschnig
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 205: 42 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342280
Common Names
- Massonia obermeyerae
- Obermeyer's Massonia
- Obermeyer's Massonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Massonia obermeyerae (also called the Obermeyer's Massonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers, and is found in humid forests and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Massonia obermeyerae is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Massonia obermeyerae has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Massonia obermeyerae is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Massonia obermeyerae
Massonia obermeyerae can be found in South Africa.
Massonia obermeyerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Massonia obermeyerae?
Massonia obermeyerae
What is the common name of Massonia obermeyerae?
No common name
What is the native range of Massonia obermeyerae?
Southern Africa
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,
References
Anthony Patrick Dold (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Dold' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Wetschnig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wetschnig' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorín' in the authors string.
Michael Pinter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pinter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77146849-1: Based on the initial data import