Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallatangensis
ID:
112584

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 39 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000111913



Common Names

  • Pallatangensis Monactis
  • Monactis Pallatangensis
  • Pallatangensis Monactis Plant


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Synonyms

  • Monopholis pallatangensis S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Monactis calycifera Gilli [unknown]
  • Chaenocephalus pallatangensis Hieron. [unknown]
  • Chaenocephalus pallatangensis Hieron. ex Sodiro [unknown]

Description

Monactis pallatangensis (also called 'Pallatanga Monactis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is found in the tropical Andes of Ecuador and Peru. It grows in high elevation grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monactis pallatangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monactis pallatangensis has small, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. Its seeds are small and oval-shaped, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monactis pallatangensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Monactis pallatangensis

Monactis pallatangensis can be found in the grasslands of South America.

Monactis pallatangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monactis pallatangensis?

Monactis pallatangensis

What is the common name of Monactis pallatangensis?

Pallatanga Monactis

What is the natural habitat of Monactis pallatangensis?

Open, dry grasslands and scrublands

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-7127: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.