Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
7501

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 74 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006830



Common Names

  • Monolopia major
  • Big Monolopia
  • Large Monolopia


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Synonyms

  • Helenia douglasii hort. ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]
  • Monolopia major major [unknown]
  • Helenium douglasii hort. ex W.H.Baxter [unknown]

Description

Monolopia major (also called Big Monolopia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monolopia major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monolopia major is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small, with a hairy stem and leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monolopia major is an annual herb native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Monolopia major

Monolopia major is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Monolopia major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monolopia major?

Monolopia major

What is the common name of Monolopia major?

Large Monolopia

What is the habitat of Monolopia major?

It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats

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,