Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
carrikeri
ID:
130415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129744



Common Names

  • Monticalia carrikeri
  • Carrikeri Monticalia
  • Carrikeri's Monticalia


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Description

Monticalia carrikeri (also called Carriker's Monticalia, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, star-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils, and is often found in dry meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia carrikeri is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia carrikeri is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia carrikeri is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Monticalia carrikeri

Monticalia carrikeri can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.

Monticalia carrikeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia carrikeri?

Monticalia carrikeri

What is the common name of Monticalia carrikeri?

Carriker's Monticalia

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia carrikeri?

Monticalia carrikeri is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' 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:963574-1: Based on the initial data import