Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 498 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044966
Common Names
- Cunningham's Minuria
- Cunningham Minuria
- Minuria Cunninghamii
Synonyms
- Senecio othonnaeoides A.Cunn. ex DC. [unknown]
- Eurybiopsis intricata F.Muell. [unknown]
- Elachothamnos cunninghamii DC. [unknown]
Description
Minuria cunninghamii (also called Cunningham’s Minuria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Chile, and grows in moist grasslands and meadows. It has a thick, woody stem and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Minuria cunninghamii is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin conditions. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minuria cunninghamii is a white to pinkish-purple thistle-like flower head. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are spiny and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minuria cunninghamii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in the garden, as it is not tolerant of cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Minuria cunninghamii
Minuria cunninghamii can be found in Australia.
Minuria cunninghamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minuria cunninghamii?
Minuria cunninghamii
What is the family of Minuria cunninghamii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Minuria cunninghamii?
Cunningham's Minuria
Species in the Minuria genus
Minuria scoparia,
Minuria multiseta,
Minuria macrocephala,
Minuria gardneri,
Minuria macrorhiza,
Minuria cunninghamii,
Minuria leptophylla,
Minuria annua,
Minuria tridens,
Minuria rigida,
Minuria integerrima,
Minuria denticulata,
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,