Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holwayae
ID:
116131

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 37 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115460



Common Names

  • Monactis Holwayae
  • Holway's Monactis
  • Holway's Rayless Thistle


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Synonyms

  • Monopholis holwayae S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Monopholis hexantha S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Monactis holwayae (also called Holway's Monactis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody base and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are alternate, linear-lanceolate, and up to 8 cm long. The flowers are white and borne in heads. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monactis holwayae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monactis holwayae is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monactis holwayae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Monactis holwayae

Monactis holwayae is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in areas with dry, sunny climates.

Monactis holwayae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monactis holwayae?

Monactis holwayae

What is the common name of Monactis holwayae?

Holway's Monactis

What is the natural habitat of Monactis holwayae?

Monactis holwayae is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76913: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.