Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
burchardii
ID:
377314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bramwell & G.D.Rowley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 28: 5 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376646

Common Names

  • Monanthes burchardii
  • Burchard's Monanthes
  • Mountain Houseleek

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Description

Monanthes burchardii (also called Burchard's Monanthes, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthes burchardii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monanthes burchardii has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthes burchardii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Monanthes burchardii

Monanthes burchardii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Monanthes burchardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthes burchardii?

Monanthes burchardii

What is the common name of Monanthes burchardii?

Burchard's monanthes

What is the natural habitat of Monanthes burchardii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

David Bramwell (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bramwell' in the authors string.
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274578-1: Based on the initial data import