A new and distinct selection of Plumbago shrub, denominated as Plumbago auriculata named Monite characterized by its unique combination of longer bloom season of a floriferous habit of white flowers with larger and wider petals and a more dense compact growth habit. The anti-friction element is formed of a sole and an upper layer. The porous layer 20 and the coating layer 16 each provide for the controlled release of the bioactive material from the device 10.