Massonia villosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
1408449
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 49(1)-a2413: 2. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001420913
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Massonia villosa (also called Villose Massonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of about 10 cm. It is found in grassland and rocky areas, and is often found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Uses & Benefits
Massonia villosa is a popular ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional African medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Massonia villosa has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centres and long, thin leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Massonia villosa is a perennial that is best grown from seed. Sow the seed in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in the spring and the plants will bloom in the summer. The plants should be divided every few years to keep them healthy.
Where to Find Massonia villosa
Massonia villosa can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa
Massonia villosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Massonia villosa?
Massonia villosa
What is the common name of Massonia villosa?
Massonia
Where is Massonia villosa native to?
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
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.