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
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.
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
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Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
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Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
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Acanthostyles buniifolius,
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Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
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