Status:
valid
Authors:
Thunb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 101 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137519
Common Names
- Manulea virgata
- Virgin's Mantle
- Virgin's Bower
Description
Manulea virgata (also called Wand Manulea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Manulea virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating headaches, fever, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Manulea virgata is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manulea virgata is a small evergreen shrub, native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10 cm (4 inches) long. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and plant them in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in about 6 weeks.
Where to Find Manulea virgata
Manulea virgata is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Species in the Manulea genus
Manulea adenodes,
Manulea adenocalyx,
Manulea acutiloba,
Manulea augei,
Manulea latiloba,
Manulea karrooica,
Manulea aridicola,
Manulea multispicata,
Manulea parviflora,
Manulea ovatifolia,
Manulea linearifolia,
Manulea montana,
Manulea namibensis,
Manulea caledonica,
Manulea cinerea,
Manulea flanaganii,
Manulea exigua,
Manulea gariesiana,
Manulea diandra,
Manulea deserticola,
Manulea decipiens,
Manulea praeterita,
Manulea rhodesiana,
Manulea rhodantha,
Manulea ramulosa,
Manulea psilostoma,
Manulea plurirosulata,
Manulea pillansii,
Manulea thysiflora,
Manulea tenella,
Manulea altissima,
Manulea androsacea,
Manulea arabidea,
Manulea bellidifolia,
Manulea buchneroides,
Manulea burchellii,
Manulea cephalotes,
Manulea juncea,
Manulea cheiranthus,
Manulea conferta,
Manulea corymbosa,
Manulea crassifolia,
Manulea dregei,
Manulea dubia,
Manulea florifera,
Manulea fragrans,
Manulea gariepina,
Manulea leptosiphon,
Manulea glandulosa,
Manulea incana,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:805490-1: 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].