Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congdonii
ID:
18093

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) B.G.Baldwin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 460 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017422



Common Names

  • Congdon's Monolopia
  • Congdon's Monolopi
  • Congdon's Monolopias


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Description

Monolopia congdonii (also called Congdon's Monolopia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monolopia congdonii is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monolopia congdonii has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolopia congdonii is an annual herb that is native to California. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame.

Where to Find Monolopia congdonii

Monolopia congdonii is native to California and can be found in the wild in open woodlands and grasslands.

Monolopia congdonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolopia congdonii?

Monolopia congdonii

What is the common name of Monolopia congdonii?

Congdon's monolopia

What is the family of Monolopia congdonii?

Asteraceae

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-116858: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.