Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
empetroides
ID:
73659

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072988



Common Names

  • Monticalia empetroides
  • Mountain Bells
  • Cascade Bells


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Synonyms

  • Senecio empetroides Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia empetroides (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia empetroides (also called Monticalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 0.5 m tall, with a thin taproot. It is native to Mexico, and grows in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia empetroides is used medicinally for treating digestive issues, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia empetroides is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia empetroides is a perennial plant native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from an existing plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Monticalia empetroides

Monticalia empetroides is native to South America and can be found in wet grasslands and woodlands.

Monticalia empetroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia empetroides?

Monticalia empetroides

What is the common name of Monticalia empetroides?

Empetroid monticalia

Where is Monticalia empetroides found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America

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-29727: Based on the initial data import
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.