Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
harrietae
ID:
1916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 34: 31 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001245



Common Names

  • Harrietae Monticalia
  • Harrietae Hawkweed
  • Harrietae Taraxacum


Searching for Monticalia harrietae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

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

Description

Monticalia harrietae (also called Harriet's Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia harrietae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia harrietae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Monticalia harrietae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia harrietae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Monticalia harrietae

Monticalia harrietae is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It can be found in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grasslands, and oak woodlands.

Monticalia harrietae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia harrietae?

Monticalia harrietae

What is the common name of Monticalia harrietae?

Harriet's Monticalia

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia harrietae?

Monticalia harrietae is native to the Andes Mountains of 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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.