Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
abietina
ID:
22577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Wedd.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 69 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021906



Common Names

  • Monticalia abietina
  • Fir Clubmoss
  • Alpine Clubmoss


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pinifolius Willd. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Monticalia abietina abietina [unknown]
  • Pentacalia abietina (Willd. ex Wedd.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio abietinus Willd. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia abietina abietina [unknown]

Description

Monticalia abietina (also called Alpine Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia abietina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to make herbal teas, which are believed to have medicinal properties such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia abietina is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small, dark brown and has a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white mid-rib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia abietina is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a container. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Monticalia abietina

Monticalia abietina is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Monticalia abietina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia abietina?

Monticalia abietina

What is the common name of Monticalia abietina?

Silver Fir

What type of plant is Monticalia abietina?

Evergreen tree

Species in the Monticalia genus

Monticalia elatoides, Monticalia harrietae, Monticalia verticillata, Monticalia vernicifolia, Monticalia pulchella, Monticalia ramentosa, Monticalia masonhalei, Monticalia flosfragrans, Monticalia viridialba, Monticalia firmipes, Monticalia stuebelii, Monticalia trichopus, Monticalia arbutifolia, Monticalia micropachyphylla, Monticalia magnicalyculata, Monticalia schultzei, Monticalia vernicosa, Monticalia abietina, Monticalia nigrostagnosa, Monticalia reissiana, Monticalia perijaensis, Monticalia rigidifolia, Monticalia andicola, Monticalia pachypus, Monticalia imbricatifolia, Monticalia quiroana, Monticalia hammenii, Monticalia guadalupe, Monticalia cachacoensis, Monticalia carupana, Monticalia ledifolia, Monticalia cleefii, Monticalia verticillata, Monticalia libertatis, Monticalia tunamensis, Monticalia polymera, Monticalia albiramea, Monticalia gelida, Monticalia peruviana, Monticalia teretifolia, Monticalia guicanensis, Monticalia apiculata, Monticalia angustifolia, Monticalia romeroana, Monticalia empetroides, Monticalia taironae, Monticalia vaccinioides, Monticalia summapacis, Monticalia novolanata, Monticalia juajibioyi,

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963566-1: Based on the initial data import