Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
gcc
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 4(18): 225, t. 403 (ed. fol.) (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053942
Common Names
- Flavarioides Monactis
- Flavarioides Daisy
- Monactis flaverioides
Synonyms
- Phaethusa australis Spreng. [unknown]
- Monactis flaveriae DC. [unknown]
Description
Monactis flaverioides (also called Flaverioides Monactis, among many other common names) is an herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in dry forests and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Monactis flaverioides is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monactis flaverioides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a white pappus. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monactis flaverioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Cultivation should be done in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and to apply a balanced fertilizer once a month.
Where to Find Monactis flaverioides
Monactis flaverioides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Monactis flaverioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monactis flaverioides?
Monactis flaverioides
What is the family of Monactis flaverioides?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Monactis flaverioides?
Grasslands and disturbed areas
What is the flowering period of Monactis flaverioides?
April to June
What is the distribution of Monactis flaverioides?
Europe and Asia
Species in the Monactis genus
Monactis wurdackii,
Monactis dubia,
Monactis kingii,
Monactis flaverioides,
Monactis lojaensis,
Monactis macbridei,
Monactis anderssonii,
Monactis pallatangensis,
Monactis holwayae,
Monactis hieronymi,
Monactis jelskii,
Monactis rhombifolia,
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,