Massonia thunbergiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thunbergiana
ID:
1333812
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wetschnig, Mart.-Azorín & M.Pinter
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 56: 113 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346266
Common Names
- Massonia thunbergiana
- Thunberg's Massonia
- Thunberg's Massonia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Massonia thunbergiana (also called Thunberg's Massonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands, and can reach up to 10 cm in height.
Uses & Benefits
Massonia thunbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Massonia thunbergiana has white, star-shaped flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Massonia thunbergiana is a small, evergreen herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Massonia thunbergiana
Massonia thunbergiana is found in South Africa.
Massonia thunbergiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Massonia thunbergiana?
Massonia thunbergiana
What is the natural habitat of Massonia thunbergiana?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the uses of Massonia thunbergiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
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:77156822-1: Based on the initial data import