Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
amberboides
ID:
64885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Caball.) Maire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Jahandiez & Maire, Cat. Pl. Maroc 3: 819. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064214



Common Names

  • Mantisalca
  • Mantisalca Daisy
  • Mantisalca Daisy-bush


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Description

Mantisalca amberboides (also called 'Amber Mantisalca', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long stems with yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Mantisalca amberboides is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to South Africa. It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, yellow flowers. It is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or as an accent plant in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mantisalca amberboides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have short, thick stems and large, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mantisalca amberboides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Mantisalca amberboides

Mantisalca amberboides is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and scrublands.

Mantisalca amberboides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mantisalca amberboides?

Mantisalca amberboides

What is the common name of Mantisalca amberboides?

Amber Mantisalca

What is the natural habitat of Mantisalca amberboides?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-21171: Based on the initial data import
Arturo Caballero (1877-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caball.' in the authors string.
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.