Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ceresiiforme
ID:
881205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 387 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880540

Common Names

  • Monocymbium Ceresiiforme
  • Ceresiiform Monocymbium
  • Ceresiiforme-Leaved Monocymbium

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Description

Monocymbium ceresiiforme (also called Apple-shaped Monocymbium, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is typically found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monocymbium ceresiiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monocymbium ceresiiforme is a small, yellow flower, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monocymbium ceresiiforme is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Monocymbium ceresiiforme

Monocymbium ceresiiforme can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408875-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].