Massonia jasminiflora 4485
Author: William John Burchell (1781-1863) ex John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920)Family: Asparagaceae Subfamily: Scilloideae Tribe: Hyacintheae Subtribe: Massoniinae
Genus: Massonia
English name: Buttonhole Flower
Zone: South Africa
References
- A partial revision of the tribe Massonieae (Hyacinthaceae) 1. Survey, including three novelties from Namibia: A new genus, a second species in the monotypic Whiteheadia, and a new combination in Massonia, Müler-Doblies, Ute and Müler-Doblies, Dietrich. Feddes Repertorium 1997 Vol. 108(1-2) pag. 49-96. DOI
- Massonia jasminiflora: A beautiful species from the climatically severe interior of South Africa, Charles Craib and Carol Knoll. Herbertia 2000 Vol. 55 pag. 1440-143. Address
- The flowering plants of South Africa, I.B. Pole-Evans. Veld & Flora 1930 Vol. 10 pag. 367. Address
Massonia jasminiflora Observed in South Africa by Jan-Hendrik Keet (license)
References for the genus
- A partial revision of the tribe Massonieae (Hyacinthaceae) 1. Survey, including three novelties from Namibia: A new genus, a second species in the monotypic Whiteheadia, and a new combination in Massonia, Müler-Doblies, Ute and Müler-Doblies, Dietrich. Feddes Repertorium 1997 Vol. 108(1-2) pag. 49-96. DOI
- A synopsis of the biosystematic study of the seven minor genera of the Hyacinthaceae, Alison Summerfield. Bulbs 2004 Vol. 6(1) pag. 24-36. Address
- Clarification of Massonia echinata and some other frequently misunderstood Massonia species (Asparagaceae, Scilloideae), with the description of M. pseudoechinata and M. roggeveldensis, Azorín, Mario and Pinter, Michael and Crespo, Manuel and Slade, Julian and Deutsch, Gerfried and Wetschnig, Wolfgang. Phytotaxa 2015 Vol. 239 pag. 101-129. DOI
- Massonia citrina (Hyacinthaceae, Hyacinthoideae)-a new species from the Western Cape Province (South Africa), Pinter, Michael and Brudermann, Andreas and Crespo, Manuel and Deutsch, Gerfried and Azorín, Mario and Müller-Doblies, Ute and Müller-Doblies, Dietrich and Pfosser, Martin and Wetschnig, Wolfgang. Phytotaxa 2013 Vol. 112 pag. 50-56. DOI
- Phylogenetic relationships among genera of Massonieae (Hyacinthaceae) inferred from plastid DNA and seed morphology, Pfosser, Martin and Wetschnig, Wolfgang and Ungar, S and Prenner, Gerhard. Journal of plant research 2003 Vol. 116 pag. 115-32. DOI
- The genus Massonia Thunb. ex Houtt.(Hyacinthaceae: Scilloideae) in the Core Cape Floristic Region, Manning, JC. South African Journal of Botany 2019 Vol. 121 pag. 329-354. DOI
- A synopsis of the biosystematic study of the seven minor genera of the Hyacinthaceae, Alison Summerfield. Bulbs 2004 Vol. 6(1) pag. 24-36. Address
- Clarification of Massonia echinata and some other frequently misunderstood Massonia species (Asparagaceae, Scilloideae), with the description of M. pseudoechinata and M. roggeveldensis, Azorín, Mario and Pinter, Michael and Crespo, Manuel and Slade, Julian and Deutsch, Gerfried and Wetschnig, Wolfgang. Phytotaxa 2015 Vol. 239 pag. 101-129. DOI
- Massonia citrina (Hyacinthaceae, Hyacinthoideae)-a new species from the Western Cape Province (South Africa), Pinter, Michael and Brudermann, Andreas and Crespo, Manuel and Deutsch, Gerfried and Azorín, Mario and Müller-Doblies, Ute and Müller-Doblies, Dietrich and Pfosser, Martin and Wetschnig, Wolfgang. Phytotaxa 2013 Vol. 112 pag. 50-56. DOI
- Phylogenetic relationships among genera of Massonieae (Hyacinthaceae) inferred from plastid DNA and seed morphology, Pfosser, Martin and Wetschnig, Wolfgang and Ungar, S and Prenner, Gerhard. Journal of plant research 2003 Vol. 116 pag. 115-32. DOI
- The genus Massonia Thunb. ex Houtt.(Hyacinthaceae: Scilloideae) in the Core Cape Floristic Region, Manning, JC. South African Journal of Botany 2019 Vol. 121 pag. 329-354. DOI
General specifications
Biological type: bulb
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until December
Ripe fruits in May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: Summer sleep pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 3L forestry pot, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: deciduous in summer
Growth: fast
Flowering time from November until December
Ripe fruits in May
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: Summer sleep pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Bulbs; 2L forestry pot, 3L forestry pot, 25L high container, 145L wide cup
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN After harvesting the seeds, keep dry for 8weeks at room temperature then keep dry in the fridge at 4°C until sowing. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Bulb Substrate between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 1cm Bulb Substrate at 15cm distance. Plant between août-sept.
Bulb planting instructions
Plant the bulbs under 1cm Bulb Substrate at 15cm distance. Plant between août-sept.
Experiences in the garden
14-07-20A Obtaining 2 plants from nursery Siraudeau, they are in our nursery Petit32 1x C1 (Wild origin)
. . . 2023A Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 03-05-23. (Formerly of wild origin)
09-10-23 Sown 20 seeds in a forest pot 2L and germinated at 17-11-23 in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn Fridge bulbs 2mm SBC 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-3w
25-09-24B Obtaining 1 plants from nursery Pacific Bulb Society
. . . 2024A Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 30-04-24. (Formerly of wild origin)
17-09-24 Sown 12 seeds in a forest pot 2L and germinated at 15-11-24, result: 1 units in Petit26.
Protocol: Autumn Fridge bulbs 2mm SBC 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 2-3w
09-06-25C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Seeds and All.
. . . 2025A Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 22-04-25. Stock (Formerly of wild origin) Index Seminum
. . . 2025B Collection of seeds in the garden collected at 25-05-25. Stock Index Seminum