Monactis anderssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anderssonii
ID:
91940
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 52 (-53), fig (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091269
Common Names
- Andersson's Monactis
- Prickly Monactis
- Monactis anderssonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monactis anderssonii (also called Andersson's Monactis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monactis anderssonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monactis anderssonii is a yellow-white composite flower head with a large number of small tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monactis anderssonii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and slightly alkaline. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Monactis anderssonii
Monactis anderssonii can be found in the alpine regions of Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, and Balkan Mountains.
Monactis anderssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monactis anderssonii?
Monactis anderssonii
What is the common name of Monactis anderssonii?
Andersson's Monactis
What is the natural habitat of Monactis anderssonii?
It is found in dry stony places in the mountains of Central Asia
Species in the Monactis 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,
References
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:280994-2: Based on the initial data import