Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 499 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135875
Common Names
- Denticulate Minuria
- Toothed Minuria
- Minuria
Description
Minuria denticulata (also called Toothcup, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, toothed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Minuria denticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Minuria denticulata is yellow and daisy-like in shape. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Minuria denticulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a month.
Where to Find Minuria denticulata
Minuria denticulata is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Minuria denticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Minuria denticulata?
Minuria denticulata
What is the common name of Minuria denticulata?
Toothed Minuria
What is the natural habitat of Minuria denticulata?
Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes
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,