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Monsonia grandifolia R.Knuth  
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FamilyGERANIACEAE
Genus speciesMonsonia grandifolia R.Knuth 
BibliographyBot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 63 (1907)
Native Rangee. Cape Prov. to KwaZulu-Natal
Primary BiomeTemperate
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
Typeperennial
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
SynonymsMonsonia alexandraensis R.Knuth
Monsonia lanceolata R.Knuth
Monsonia rudatisii R.Knuth
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces, NAT KwaZulu-Natal)
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