Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
guicanensis
ID:
64308

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 71 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063637



Common Names

  • Monticalia guicanensis
  • Guican Monticalia
  • Guican Monticalia Plant


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Synonyms

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

Description

Monticalia guicanensis (also called Guican Monticalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes. It has small, oblong leaves and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist soils and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia guicanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia guicanensis is yellow and tubular, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia guicanensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Monticalia guicanensis

Monticalia guicanensis is native to Colombia and is found in the departments of Boyacá, Cundinamarca, and Santander.

Monticalia guicanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia guicanensis?

Monticalia guicanensis

What is the common name of Monticalia guicanensis?

Guican Monticalia

Where is Monticalia guicanensis native to?

Colombia

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:963584-1: Based on the initial data import