Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subspicata
ID:
1329955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) S.E.Freire, Chemisquy, Anderb. & Urtubey

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301(4): 1246 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342409



Common Names

  • Mniodes subspicata
  • Subspicata Mniodes
  • Mniodes


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Description

Mniodes subspicata (also called 'Subspicate Mniodes', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mniodes subspicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mniodes subspicata is a small, white, tubular flower with a short, curved beak. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mniodes subspicata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in dry, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a dry, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a dry, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Mniodes subspicata

Mniodes subspicata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Mniodes subspicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mniodes subspicata?

Mniodes subspicata

What is the family of Mniodes subspicata?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Mniodes subspicata?

Grasslands

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.
Estrella Urtubey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urtubey' in the authors string.
María Amelia Chemisquy (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chemisquy' in the authors string.