Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1300383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 333 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299721

Common Names

  • Monanthes atlantica
  • Atlantic Monanthes
  • Atlantic Rosularia

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Description

Monanthes atlantica (also called Atlantic Monanthes, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to the Canary Islands, and grows in rocky areas. It has thick, fleshy, green leaves that form rosettes, and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthes atlantica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Monanthes atlantica has small white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have succulent leaves.

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Where to Find Monanthes atlantica

Monanthes atlantica can be found in the Canary Islands.

Monanthes atlantica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthes atlantica?

Monanthes atlantica

What is the common name of Monanthes atlantica?

Atlantic Monanthes

What is the natural habitat of Monanthes atlantica?

It is found on rocky and sandy slopes, in coastal areas of the Canary Islands

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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