PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / GERANIALES / GERANIACEAE / MONSONIA / GRANDIFOLIA
Robust, erect, suberect or rarely decumbent, suffrutescent, few-stemmed, 15 -40 cm high. Roots sometimes tuberous. Stems herbaceous to woody, often ribbed and laterally compressed, up to approximately 50 cm long, 1-4 mm in diam., mostly with a double indumentum the first of which is pubescent with curved hairs and the second of few to many long erect gland-based hairs, m6stly profusely glandular, with both stalked and sessile glands. Leaves alternate at the base of the main stems, and subopposite to opposite towards their apices and on the lateral branches, those of a pair often unequal, the smaller leaves with lateral branches and/or inflorescences in the axil; petiole with the same indumentum as the stem, 0.2-0.7 x as long as the blade; stipules subulate to acicular, with the same indumentum as the stem, 7-17 mm long, mostly reddish; blade ovate to very narrowly ovate, angular-ovate, rarely elliptic, 1.3-5 x as long as wide, mostly folded upwards along the midrib, (22)30-75 x (9)13-35 mm, thick-textured; attenuate to acute, sometimes 1-3-toothed or shortly mucronate at the apex; truncate, obtuse or cordate at the base; margin serrate or serrate-crenate, often sinuate or lobed, sometimes ciliate, mostly red tinged; above granulose and pubescent or with the indumentum of the stem, with numerous sessile glands and often also with stalked glands; beneath densely granulose, with the indumentum and glands of the stem all over or only on the veins and then pubescent with erect hairs in between; main veins pinnate or subpinnate, with 5 or 7 branching from the base, impressed above, prominent beneath. Inflorescences axillary, rarely terminal, 1-2-f1owered, 55-130 mm long. Peduncles and pedicels with the same indumentum and glands as the stem, the pedicel, furthermore, mostly extremely glandular and lanulose; peduncles 0.5-1.6(3) x as long as the pedicels, 15-55 mm long, mostly spirally twisted; pedicels 15-60 mm long and geniculate under the fruit; involucral bracts 2-4per flower, subulate or very narrowly ovate, with the same indumentum as the stem. Sepals narrowly ovate to narrowly obovate, green, free, or basally connate for 1-2mm and then with a shallow pouch at the base of each sepal, 2.4-4 x as long as wide, 10-15 x 3-5 mm; outside with the indumentum of the stem and very glandular; inside glabrous, with 3 parallel veins; ciliate at the margin; mucro terete with a globular pocket of yellowish, resinous granules at its base, 4-5.5 mm long, greenish to reddish, with the same indumentum as the sepals. Petals obtriangular, often recurved, 1.5-2.5 x as long as wide, 20-30 x 10-20 mm, 1.5-2.5 x as long as the sepals, 1.5-2 x as long as the stamens, white, pale yellow or creamy; venation greyish-blue; main veins 5 and with few to many sessile glands outside and sparsely villose or rarely also pubescent inside; winged, ciliate and pubescent at the base; apex obscurely dentate, crenate, sinuate or lobed. Stamens monadelphous, arranged in a cup-shaped column around the pistil; groups basally connate for 1-2 mm; filaments ofeach group basally connate for 1.5-4 mm; filaments in the central stamens 9-13 mm and in the lateral 5-11 mm long, pubescent basally, terete at the apex; a transversely ovate to ovate, rimmed gland-cavity is situated on the outer side of the base of each group; anthers oblong to narrowly oblong, 2.5-4 x 1-2 mm, those of the long filaments slightly larger, subintrorse. Pistil 10-15 mm long; ovary obovoid to broadly obovoid, 2-3 x 2-2.5 mm, hyalino-hirsute; beak longitudinally grooved, 6-8 mm long, pubescent, with stalked glands all over or only in the basal part; stigmas clavate to spathulate, 2.5-4 x 0.4-0.7 mm, blackish and glabrous to pubescent outside; the inner side with the lanulose or papillose receptive surface, obscurely to conspicuously serrate to dentate or crenate at the margin, obtuse or acute at the apex. Fruit 65-80 mm long; mericarps 10-15 x 2 mm and beak 50-65 mm long. Mericarps narrowly obovoid, brown, whitish-hirsute, some of the hairs with red spots around their bases, obliquely domed and obscurely rimmed at the apex; hirsute outside, hispid inside where the tail detaches from the beak-axis; these stiff hairs straw-coloured and long, forming a crest at the tail's base. Seed narrowly obovoid, 6 x 2 mm, glabrous. From: Venter, HJT. 1979. A monograph of Monsonia L. (Geraniaceae). Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool Wageningen 79(9): 1-126. [All rights reserved]
Herb, 0.1-0.4 m high. Leaves subopposite to opposite towards apex and lateral branches, alternate at base of main stem; lamina ovate to narrowly ovate, angular-ovate, elliptic, mostly folded upwards along midrib, 22-75 x 9-35 mm, base truncate, obtuse or cordate, margins serrate-crenate often sinuate, sometimes ciliate; petioles mostly reddish, 7-17 mm long. Inflorescences: 1- or 2-flowered; peduncle 15-55 mm long, mostly spirally twisted. Sepals narrowly ovate to narrowly obovate, green, free or basally fused, 10-15 x 3-5 mm. Petals obtriangular, 20-30 x 10-20 mm, white, pale yellow or creamy, venation greyish blue. Flowering time Dec.-Mar. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Retief, E; Masupa, TT. 2019. Geraniaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1079-1108. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Found in rocky or stony grassveld of mountain or hillsides. Rarely In swampy meadows. Alt. 800-1800 m. From: Venter, HJT. 1979. A monograph of Monsonia L. (Geraniaceae). Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool Wageningen 79(9): 1-126. [All rights reserved]
Montane sourveld, in sand; Sub-Escarpment Grassland, Sub-Escarpment Savanna. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Retief, E; Masupa, TT. 2019. Geraniaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1079-1108. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
South Africa in Natal. From: Venter, HJT. 1979. A monograph of Monsonia L. (Geraniaceae). Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool Wageningen 79(9): 1-126. [All rights reserved]
December to March
800 to 1800 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
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Names and Sources
Monsonia alexandraensis R.Knuth
Monsonia lanceolata (Schinz) R.Knuth
Monsonia rudatisii R.Knuth
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Geraniales
FAMILY Geraniaceae
GENUS Monsonia
SPECIES grandifolia
57 results for Monsonia grandifolia R.Knuth
Year
Barcode: PRE0509973-0 Collector(s) & number: Van der Walt, JJA, STEU 1703 | --
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth: Fishwater Flats, by Swartkopriviermond.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0104498-0 Collector(s) & number: Green, D, 529 | 1988-3-26
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, 15km south of Estcourt at "Glenbella"
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066952-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 10823 | 1972-2-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, near Cedarville
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0459596-0 Collector(s) & number: Jenkins, TJ, 6815 | 1909-1-
South Africa, Mpumalanga, BELFAST
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0051228-0 Collector(s) & number: Miller, 176 | 1964-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Estcourt, Tabamhlope
General notes: In H.S.V. grassland. Aspect N. Rare
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0736068-0 Collector(s) & number: Edwards, TJ, 106 | 1986-2-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, GILBOA MOUNTAIN; KARKLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0751133-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 7256 | 1920-3-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, MOOI RIVER; WARLEY COMMON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0083454-0 Collector(s) & number: Arnold, TH, 582 | 1973-10-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Chalumna river mouth
General notes: Open grassveld behind dune thicket. Sandy soil. White with purple stripes.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE1002344-0 Collector(s) & number: Morgenthal, TL, TLM1395 | 2012-9-5
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Paterson; Islandview Farm.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0112418-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, s.n. | 1920-3-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mooi River, Warley Common
General notes: Warley common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0054315-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 6348 | 1966-1-2
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Weza, Ingeli slopes
General notes: Grassveld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0110212-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 4556 | 1989-12-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Weza State Forest, south boundary of farm Diabalo
General notes: Grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119028-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 6846 | 1995-11-16
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Kokstad, Mount Currie Nature Reserve - west face.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0150738-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 4686 | 2019-2-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harry Gwala District Municipality Area. Umzimkhulu Local Municipality Area. Ntsikeni Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0152000-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 4686 | 2019-2-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harry Gwala District Municipality Area. Umzimkhulu Local Municipality Area. Ntsikeni Nature Reserve.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0862156-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 11547 | 2013-2-20
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mount Currie District. Commonage grounds, 2 km W of Kokstad just N of the prison. 30°32'41.0"S 29°24'00.0"S.
General notes: Bioregion: Sub-Escarpment Grassland. Vegetation type: East Griqualand Grassland. Gentle slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0105594-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 298 | 1989-3-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Fort Nottingham Commonage above Dalcrue
General notes: Growing on north facing slope in grassland. No scent.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0843597-0 Collector(s) & number: Bester, SP, 7484 | 2006-12-7
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei (road to Mt. Ayliff), southern slopes of Mt. Ngeli.
General notes: Biome: Grassland. Vegetation type: Moist Upland Grassland. Gentle southwestern slope.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0696145-0 Collector(s) & number: MacDevette, K, 1381 | 1986-11-19
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WEZA STATE FOREST; INGELI PEAK
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0029919-0 Collector(s) & number: McClean, APD, 824 | 1939-3-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nottingham Rd.
General notes: In grasslands & scrub.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0044041-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, CJ, 2691 | 1955-9-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Hlabisa district, Hluhluwe Game Reserve
General notes: Perennial herb in mixed grassveld on hillside. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0531736-0 Collector(s) & number: Nicholson, HB, 974 | 1971-2-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, KOKSTAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0112551-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 10005 | 1990-4-8
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Pondoland, Sikuba River Gorge
General notes: Grassland. Well-drained sandy soil, sandstone. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0788695-0 Collector(s) & number: Sikhakhane, TB, 185 | 1992-2-28
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei; Mzimkhulu District; Ntsikeni Nature Reserve; Lubhukwini Vlei.
General notes: Grassland. In loam, full sun. Herb ca 10 cm tall. Whitish flowers with yellow anthers. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0751253-0 Collector(s) & number: Mogg, AOD, 5121 | 1918-4-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, EAST GRIQUALAND; KOKSTAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0078002-0 Collector(s) & number: Ward, MC, 309 | 1982-12-23
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, East Griqualand, between Franklin and Swartberg
General notes: Small herb in short grassland on steep SW facing slope. Pebbly, compact soil.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124935-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 970 | 1997-2-22
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Fort Nottingham. Growing half way up the hill from Dalcrue.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0100043-0 Collector(s) & number: Van Wyk, AE, 7648 | 1986-12-4
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Nsubane, southern edge of Fraser Gorge
General notes: Grassland. Herb.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066950-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 9627 | 1970-2-17
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Fynn's Bush
General notes: whitish
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0137666-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 4757 | 2014-1-9
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Just South-west of Underberg.
General notes: (was 84 datum).
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0114538-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 885 | 1991-2-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Tsolo, Isitsila Hill
General notes: Grassland. Well-drained rocky soil, clay, dolerite. Full sun, undisturbed. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0450168-0 Collector(s) & number: Zambatis, N, 493 | 1973-11-12
South Africa, Mpumalanga, Acornhoek, HOEDSPRUIT roadside.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0124948-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 6902 | 1996-1-30
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Kokstad. Mount Currie.
General notes: Scattered in grassland. Height: 30cm. Flowers: white. Habit: forb. Loam. Habitat: grassland. Rock: dolerite.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0119966-0 Collector(s) & number: Greene, TR, 616 | 1995-1-30
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Midlands, Mt. Pleasant Farm, growing amongst rocks on the ridge on the right of the road between Mt. Pleasant and Lammermore Farm.
General notes: Well drained grassland, rocky soil, loam, dolerite. Full sun, north western aspect, moderate slope, undisturbed. Burnt in spring. Erect herb, 15cm high. Flowers white , no scent. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0481387-0 Collector(s) & number: Burger, GH, 313 | 1976-3-14
South Africa, Transvaal, HARTEBEESTPOORT DAM; NEFDT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0120354-0 Collector(s) & number: Sikhakhane, TB, 185 | 1992-2-28
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Mzimkhulu district, Ntsikeni Nature Reserve, Lubhukwini vlei.
General notes: Growing in grassland, in full sun, in loam. Herb, c.10cm tall. Flowers whitish with yellow anthers. Rare.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130639-1 Collector(s) & number: Nombekela, N, 75 | 2001-11-26
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Umtata, Unitra campus, Area 3: between the foot path to Southwood and the shallow quarry.
General notes: Shrublet up to 0.18m tall. Leaves: pale green, Flowers: cream-yellow. Vegetation type: grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Slope: gentle. Biotic effect: undisturbed. Notes: occasional. Altitude: 786m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0113715-0 Collector(s) & number: Cloete, E, 1419 | 1991-12-15
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkie, Mnyolo, grassland above pass
General notes: Well drained grassland, soil, sandy, sandystone. Sun, south eastern aspect, moderate slope, grazed. Herb. Rare. White petals with dark veins. White anthers and stigma.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0450495-0 Collector(s) & number: Strey, RG, 10823 | 1972-2-24
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, CEDARVILLE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0053869-0 Collector(s) & number: Miller, 173 | 1964-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Estcourt, Tabamhlope
General notes: Aspect SW. Rare. Undisturbed Highland Sourveld.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0788693-0 Collector(s) & number: Sikhakhane, TB, 229 | 1992-2-29
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Transkei; Mzimkhulu District; Ntsikeni Nature Reserve; Nsikeni Mountain.
General notes: Grassland. Well-drained loam, full sun. ca 15 cm tall. Whitish flowers. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0083039-0 Collector(s) & number: Coleman, TA, 746 | 1974-1-14
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Farm Thornham
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0110244-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 4969 | 1990-1-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngele, Vicinity Ngele Peak and Trail
General notes: Grassland.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0632603-0 Collector(s) & number: Steiner, KE, 3277 | 1998-2-5
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Mt. Currie Nature Reserve: Mt. Currie.
General notes: Scattered on grassland on steep S-facing slope. Host plant for Rediviva politissima.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0153407-0 Collector(s) & number: Ngwenya, AM, 5066 | 2023-2-15
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Harry Gwala District Municipality area. Ubuhlebezwe Local Municipality area. Korongo Valley Guest Farm, Ixopo.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0531568-0 Collector(s) & number: Bewes, 32 | 1900--
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, HIMEVILLE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0012976-0 Collector(s) & number: Franks, M, s.n. | 1908-11-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Nottingham Road
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0113085-0 Collector(s) & number: Abbott, ATD, 5488 | 1991-1-13
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Ngele Mountain, above Rinkhalsbank
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0051227-0 Collector(s) & number: Miller, 210 | 1964-2-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Tabamhlope
General notes: Rare. In undisturbed areas in H.S.V.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0635017-0 Collector(s) & number: Immelman, KL, 240 | 1982-2-25
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, NATAL MIDLANDS; HIGHFLATS; 10 KM FROM HIGHFLATS ON ROAD TO UMZINTO, OPEN GRASSVELD ON SIDE OF ROAD
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0090095-0 Collector(s) & number: Hutchings, A, 2135 | 1986-2-22
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Nsikeni wetlands
General notes: Grassy slopes. Thick stems. Dark green leaves.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0004004-0 Collector(s) & number: Tyson, W, 1413 | 1883-12-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Near Kokstad
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0020493-0 Collector(s) & number: Wylie, JM, s.n. | 1930-4-
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Greytown district.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0130639-2 Collector(s) & number: Nombekela, N, 75 | 2001-11-26
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Umtata, Unitra campus, Area 3: between the foot path to Southwood and the shallow quarry.
General notes: Shrublet up to 0.18m tall. Leaves: pale green, Flowers: cream-yellow. Vegetation type: grassland. Substrate: soil. Moisture regime: well drained. Soil type: sandy. Exposure: full sun. Slope: gentle. Biotic effect: undisturbed. Notes: occasional. Altitude: 786m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0066951-0 Collector(s) & number: Coleman, TA, 729 | 1973-12-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Farm Thornham
General notes: Amongst grass and boulders.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0116921-0 Collector(s) & number: Sikhakhane, TB, 229 | 1992-2-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Transkei, Mzimkhulu district, Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
General notes: Growing in grassland, in full sun, well-drained loam. Common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Geraniaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Retief, E; Masupa, TTIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1079-1108
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1979
PERIODICAL/JOURNAL
A monograph of Monsonia L. (Geraniaceae) Venter, HJTMededeelingen van de Landbouwhoogeschool te Wageningen 79(9)1-126
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