Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volkameriifolia
ID:
56054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000055383



Common Names

  • Volkameriifolia Monosis
  • Volkameriifolia Daisy
  • Volkameriifolia Fleabane


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Description

Monosis volkameriifolia (also called Volkamer's Monosis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to South America, and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Monosis volkameriifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monosis volkameriifolia is yellow and daisy-like, with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monosis volkameriifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, divide the root clumps in the spring or collect the seed heads and sow them in the fall. The seedlings should emerge in the spring.

Where to Find Monosis volkameriifolia

Monosis volkameriifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Monosis volkameriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monosis volkameriifolia?

Monosis volkameriifolia

What is the family of Monosis volkameriifolia?

Asteraceae

Where is Monosis volkameriifolia found?

It is found in South America

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-154020: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.