Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
salmantica
ID:
83455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Briq. & Cavill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Arch. Sci. Phys. Nat. V. xii. 111 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082784



Common Names

  • Mantisalca Salmantica
  • Mantisalca
  • Salmantica


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Synonyms

  • Crocodilium salmanticum Sweet [unknown]
  • Cirsium salamanticum Hill [unknown]
  • Centaurea tenuiflora Fisch. [unknown]
  • Centaurea tenella hort. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Microlonchus cichoraceus K.Koch [unknown]
  • Centaurea salmantica L. [unknown]
  • Microlonchus spinulosus Rouy [unknown]
  • Centaurea besseriana Janka ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Microlonchus tenellus Spach [unknown]
  • Microlonchus elatus Spach [unknown]
  • Mantisalca salmantica salmantica [unknown]
  • Microlonchus delilianus Spach [unknown]
  • Microlonchus salmanticus salmanticus [unknown]
  • Centaurea salmantica salmantica [unknown]
  • Microlonchus salmanticus DC. [unknown]
  • Microlonchus clusii Spach [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa brevispina Moench [unknown]
  • Centaurea lyraefolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Microlonchus valdemorensis Cut. [unknown]
  • Microlonchus salmanticus gracilis (Pomel) Batt. [unknown]
  • Centaurea salmantica clusii (Spach) Ball [unknown]
  • Centaurea salmantica leptoloncha (Spach) Ball [unknown]
  • Calcitrapa altissima Lam. [unknown]
  • Mantisalca salmantica biennis Maire [unknown]
  • Mantisalca salmantica leptoloncha (Spach) Ball [unknown]
  • Microlonchus salmanticus leptolonchus (Spach) Ball [unknown]
  • Mantisalca elegans Cass. [unknown]

Description

Mantisalca salmantica (also called Salamanca Mantisalca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has small, white flowers and grey-green leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Mantisalca salmantica is used as an ornamental plant and in landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mantisalca salmantica is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a white pappus. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves, with the first leaves being spoon-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mantisalca salmantica is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny spot until established.

Where to Find Mantisalca salmantica

Mantisalca salmantica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Mantisalca salmantica FAQ

What is the growth habit of Mantisalca salmantica?

Mantisalca salmantica is an evergreen perennial with a clumping habit.

What type of soil does Mantisalca salmantica prefer?

Mantisalca salmantica prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the hardiness zone for Mantisalca salmantica?

Mantisalca salmantica is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

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-39285: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
François Georges Cavillier (1868-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavill.' in the authors string.