Monotes kerstingii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerstingii
ID:
376754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 288 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000376086
Common Names
- Monotes kerstingii
- Kerstingii Monotes
- Monotes Monotes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monotes kerstingii (also called Kersting's grass-pink, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the family Iridaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and savannas. It has thin, grass-like leaves and produces pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Monotes kerstingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monotes kerstingii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling has a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monotes kerstingii is a small shrub that is native to Central Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a container or in a garden bed.
Where to Find Monotes kerstingii
Monotes kerstingii can be found in tropical Africa, India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Monotes kerstingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monotes kerstingii?
Monotes kerstingii
What type of plant is Monotes kerstingii?
It is a shrub
Where does Monotes kerstingii grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Monotes genus
Monotes adenophyllus, Monotes africana, Monotes autennei, Monotes dasyanthus, Monotes doryphorus, Monotes duvigneaudii, Monotes engleri, Monotes gilgii, Monotes gilletii, Monotes glaber, Monotes glandulosus, Monotes gossweileri, Monotes hirtii, Monotes hutchinsonianus, Monotes hypoleucus, Monotes kapiriensis, Monotes katangensis, Monotes kerstingii, Monotes lukuluensis, Monotes lutambensis, Monotes madagascariensis, Monotes magnificus, Monotes nyasensis, Monotes paivae, Monotes pearsonii, Monotes pwetoensis, Monotes redheadii, Monotes rubriglans, Monotes rufotomentosus, Monotes stevensonii, Monotes thomasii, Monotes tomentellus, Monotes verdickii, Monotes xasenguensis,
Species in the Dipterocarpaceae family
References
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.