Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
andicola
ID:
25577

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024906



Common Names

  • Monticalia andicola
  • Andean Monticalia
  • Andicola Monticalia


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Description

Monticalia andicola (also called Andean Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Andes. It grows in grassy areas and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia andicola is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and liver diseases. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food coloring.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Monticalia andicola var. pseudonitida (Cuatrec.) B.Nord.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia andicola has yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia andicola is a perennial herb native to South America. It is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Monticalia andicola

Monticalia andicola is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 meters.

Monticalia andicola FAQ

What is the common name of Monticalia andicola?

Andean monticalia

What is the optimal temperature for Monticalia andicola?

Between 10 and 20 degrees Celsius

What is the ideal soil type for Monticalia andicola?

Well-drained, loamy soil

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' 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:963569-1: Based on the initial data import