Monanthes minima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
1301054
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christ
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 162 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001300392
Common Names
- Minima Monanthes
- Minima Leaf Monanthes
- Minima-Leaf Monanthes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monanthes minima (also called Dwarf 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 minima 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Monanthes minima sub. adenoscepes (Svent.) BañaresFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monanthes minima 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monanthes minima 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 minima
Monanthes minima can be found in the Canary Islands.
Monanthes minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monanthes minima?
Monanthes minima
What is the common name of Monanthes minima?
Dwarf Monanthes
What is the optimal growing temperature for Monanthes minima?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8902978: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.