Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
gelida
ID:
60036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059365



Common Names

  • Monticalia gelida
  • Frosted Monticalia
  • Frosted Mountain-daisy


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Description

Monticalia gelida (also called cold monticalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes. It has small, white, daisy-like flower heads and grows in rocky soils, mountain slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia gelida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia gelida is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia gelida is a perennial herb native to Chile. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Monticalia gelida

Monticalia gelida is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Monticalia gelida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia gelida?

Monticalia gelida

What type of plant is Monticalia gelida?

It is an herb

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia gelida?

It is native to Peru and Bolivia

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

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:963581-1: Based on the initial data import