Status:
valid
Authors:
(Em.Schmid) Galbany, L.Sáez & Benedí
Source:
gcc
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Butl. Inst. Catalana Hist. Nat., Secc. Bot. 71: 134 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059070
Common Names
- Montelinasana Castroviejoa
- Montelinasana Hawkweed
- Montelinasana Star Daisy
Description
Castroviejoa montelinasana (also called Montelina's Castroviejoa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Castroviejoa montelinasana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Castroviejoa montelinasana is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Castroviejoa montelinasana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clump or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Castroviejoa montelinasana
Castroviejoa montelinasana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Castroviejoa montelinasana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Castroviejoa montelinasana?
Castroviejoa montelinasana
What type of plant is Castroviejoa montelinasana?
It is a shrub
Where is Castroviejoa montelinasana found?
It is found in the Canary Islands
Species in the Castroviejoa genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
Mercé Galbany: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galbany' in the authors string.