Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
icterica
ID:
1301061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Webb ex Bolle) Praeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Irish Acad. 38. Sect. B: 492 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300399

Common Names

  • Icterica Monanthes
  • Icterica Leaf Monanthes
  • Icterica-Leaf Monanthes

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Description

Monanthes icterica (also called Yellow Navelwort, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent with fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and small, star-shaped yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monanthes icterica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. The leaves of this plant can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monanthes icterica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monanthes icterica is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent that forms a dense mat of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves. It is easily propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Monanthes icterica

Monanthes icterica can be found in the Canary Islands.

Monanthes icterica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monanthes icterica?

Monanthes icterica

What is the common name of Monanthes icterica?

Yellow Monanthes

What is the optimal growing temperature for Monanthes icterica?

50-65°F (10-18°C)

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8902987: Based on the initial data import
Philip Barker Webb (1793-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Webb' in the authors string.
Carl August Bolle (1821-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolle' in the authors string.
Robert Lloyd Praeger (1865-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Praeger' in the authors string.