Massonia roggeveldensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roggeveldensis
ID:
1331993
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.-Azorín, M.Pinter & Wetschnig
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 122 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344447
Common Names
- Massonia
- Roggeveldensis
- Roggeveldensis Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Massonia roggeveldensis (also called Roggeveld Massonia, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It has a single, white flower with yellow stamens and a deep purple center. It prefers well-drained, sunny locations and is often found in rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Massonia roggeveldensis is used as a source of firewood and timber, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make furniture, tools, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Massonia roggeveldensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Massonia roggeveldensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Massonia roggeveldensis
Massonia roggeveldensis is found in the Roggeveld Mountains of South 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
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:77151774-1: Based on the initial data import