Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq. & Cavill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Archiv. Sc. Phys. & Nat., Geneve 5(12): 112. 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129596
Common Names
- Mantisalca delestrii
- Delestrii Mantisalca
- Delestrii
Synonyms
- Centaurea delestrei Thell. [unknown]
- Microlonchus delestrii Spach [unknown]
Description
Mantisalca delestrii (also called Delestre's mantisalca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and opposite, ovate leaves. It grows in rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mantisalca delestrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mantisalca delestrii has yellow flowers with white centers, small, black seeds, and seedlings that have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mantisalca delestrii is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Mantisalca delestrii
Mantisalca delestrii is found in the mountains of the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Mantisalca delestrii FAQ
What are the common names of Mantisalca delestrii?
Common names of Mantisalca delestrii include Delestre's mantisalca and Delestre's mantisalca.
What is the growth habit of Mantisalca delestrii?
Mantisalca delestrii is an erect, perennial herb with a branching growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Mantisalca delestrii?
Mantisalca delestrii typically flowers from June to August.
Species in the Mantisalca 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,