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
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.
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 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,