Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
57862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 119: 606 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057191



Common Names

  • Monosis travancorica
  • Travancorica
  • Monosis


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Synonyms

  • Vernonia travancorica Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cacalia travancorica Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Monosis travancorica (also called Travancore Monosis, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in open grasslands, dry deciduous forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monosis travancorica is used as an ornamental plant and can be used for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monosis travancorica is a yellow-orange composite flower head, composed of many small disc florets surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monosis travancorica is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and root them in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Monosis travancorica

Monosis travancorica is native to the tropical regions of India. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas, such as forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Monosis travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monosis travancorica?

Monosis travancorica

What is the common name of Monosis travancorica?

Travancore Monosis

What is the habitat of Monosis travancorica?

Monosis travancorica is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and grasslands.

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-155871: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.