Monochasma sheareri
Gardenia Weed
Also known as: Bungea sheareri S.Moore +3 more
- Bungea sheareri S.Moore
- Monochasma japonicum (Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.) Makino
- Monochasma sheareri var. japonicum Maxim.
- Monochasma sheareri var. japonicum Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orobanchaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a holoparasitic annual.
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Monochasma sheareri (commonly known as Gardenia weed) is a parasitic plant within the Orobanchaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Japan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Korea