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Monsonia grandifolia R.Knuth  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesMonsonia grandifolia R.Knuth 
SynonymsMonsonia alexandraensis R.Knuth
 Monsonia lanceolata R.Knuth
 Monsonia rudatisii R.Knuth
Habitatsteppes
Altitude1500-1700m
Descriptionhirsute and glandular, leaves large, oval, finely crenate, long petiolate, flowers 1-2, petals 2-3cm, sepals at base connate, glandular
Size10-40cm
Colorwhite
Bloomspring, summer
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1 month, 21-24°C
division in early spring and fall; cuttings in late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces , KwaZulu-Natal)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

GERANIACEAE

Monsonia grandifolia R.Knuth, Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40(1): 63 (1907)

Synonyms:
Monsonia alexandraensis R.Knuth
Monsonia lanceolata R.Knuth
Monsonia rudatisii R.Knuth

Cape Prov., KwaZulu-Natal
27 CPP NAT

1500-1700m

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