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
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.
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 Monanthes genus
Monanthes purpurascens,
Monanthes muralis,
Monanthes burchardii,
Monanthes wildpretii,
Monanthes filifolia,
Monanthes subglabrata,
Monanthes atlantica,
Monanthes lowei,
Monanthes brachycaulos,
Monanthes niphophila,
Monanthes praegeri,
Monanthes minima,
Monanthes dasyphylla,
Monanthes pallens,
Monanthes silensis,
Monanthes icterica,
Monanthes polyphylla,
Monanthes subcrassicaulis,
Monanthes laxiflora,
Monanthes anagensis,
Monanthes tilophila,
Monanthes subrosulata,
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,