Monactis wurdackii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
33178
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 41 (-42) (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032507
Common Names
- Wurdack's Monactis
- Wurdack's False-mallow
- Wurdack's False Mallow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Monactis wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Monactis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Monactis wurdackii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, coughs, and digestive issues. In addition, it is known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it a useful plant for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monactis wurdackii has bright yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Monactis wurdackii is a shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Monactis wurdackii
Monactis wurdackii is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Monactis wurdackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monactis wurdackii?
Monactis wurdackii
What type of plant is Monactis wurdackii?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Monactis wurdackii?
It is found in dry, rocky areas
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:163249-2: Based on the initial data import