Massonia wittebergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wittebergensis
ID:
918861
Status:
valid
Authors:
U.Müll.-Doblies & D.Müll.-Doblies
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 121: 129 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918196
Common Names
- Massonia wittebergensis
- Witteberg Massonia
- Witteberg Onion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Massonia wittebergensis (also called Witteberg Massonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Massonia wittebergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Massonia wittebergensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Massonia wittebergensis is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Massonia wittebergensis
Massonia wittebergensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Witteberg mountain range.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463597: Based on the initial data import
Dietrich Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.
Ute Müller-Doblies (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Müll.-Doblies' in the authors string.