Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
arbutifolia
ID:
19430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 70 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018759



Common Names

  • Monticalia arbutifolia
  • Mountain Arbutus
  • Trailing Arbutus


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Synonyms

  • Pentacalia mutisii (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio mutisii mutisii [unknown]
  • Senecio arbutifolius Kunth [unknown]
  • Pentacalia arbutifolia (Kunth) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio mutisii lanceolatus Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio pichinchensis Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio vulcanopichis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio mutisii Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Monticalia mutisii (Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]

Description

Monticalia arbutifolia (also called Arbutus-leaved Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a shrub-like habit and its leaves are glossy, dark green and leathery. It prefers dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia arbutifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia arbutifolia has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia arbutifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be divided in spring or fall to propagate.

Where to Find Monticalia arbutifolia

Monticalia arbutifolia is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Monticalia arbutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia arbutifolia?

Monticalia arbutifolia

What is the common name of Monticalia arbutifolia?

Arbutus-leaved Monticalia

What type of plant is Monticalia arbutifolia?

Perennial herb

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118140: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.