Flourensia monticola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
42177
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.O.Dillon
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
S. W. Naturalist 21: 147 (-148), fig. 2 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041506
Common Names
- Flourensia monticola
- Monticola Flourensia
- Monticola Tarweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Flourensia monticola (also called Flourensia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and its small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at high altitudes.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used for fuel and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flourensia monticola has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Flourensia monticola is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Flourensia monticola
Flourensia monticola is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Flourensia monticola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia monticola?
Flourensia monticola
What type of plant is Flourensia monticola?
It is a shrub
Where is Flourensia monticola found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Flourensia genus
Flourensia hirtissima, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia fiebrigii, Flourensia peruviana, Flourensia ilicifolia, Flourensia blakeana, Flourensia angustifolia, Flourensia solitaria, Flourensia oolepis, Flourensia glutinosa, Flourensia pringlei, Flourensia monticola, Flourensia heterolepis, Flourensia thurifera, Flourensia cernua, Flourensia niederleinii, Flourensia pulcherrima, Flourensia cajabambensis, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia laurifolia, Flourensia polycephala, Flourensia tortuosa, Flourensia microphylla, Flourensia macroligulata, Flourensia leptopoda, Flourensia retinophylla, Flourensia campestris, Flourensia hirta, Flourensia suffrutescens, Flourensia resinosa, Flourensia collodes, Flourensia dentata, Flourensia riparia, Flourensia macrophylla,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140136: Based on the initial data import
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.