Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paiva) P.Pérez & Acebes
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Vieraea 14: 153 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300383
Common Names
- Lowe's Monanthes
- Lowe Monanthes
- Lowe's Leaf Monanthes
Description
Monanthes lowei (also called Lowe's 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 lowei 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
Monanthes lowei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monanthes lowei 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 lowei
Monanthes lowei can be found in the Canary Islands.
Monanthes lowei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthes lowei?
Monanthes lowei
What is the common name of Monanthes lowei?
Lowe's Monanthes
What is the optimal growing temperature for Monanthes lowei?
50-65°F (10-18°C)
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,