Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
monantha
ID:
388039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 111 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387371

Common Names

  • Acranthera monantha
  • Monantha Acranthera
  • One-flowered Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera monantha (also called White-flowered Acranthera, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white, star-shaped flowers and lanceolate leaves with a white underside. It typically grows in open, sunny areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera monantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in wetland restoration projects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera monantha has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera monantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Acranthera monantha

Acranthera monantha can be found in South America.

Acranthera monantha FAQ

What type of plant is Acranthera monantha?

Acranthera monantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera monantha?

Acranthera monantha is native to South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Acranthera monantha?

Acranthera monantha is a perennial herb with white or pink flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2395: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.