Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
mamancanacana
ID:
123733

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123062



Common Names

  • Mamancanacana Monticalia
  • Mamancanacana Daisy Bush
  • Mamancanacana Silver Daisy Bush


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Synonyms

  • Pentacalia mamancanacana (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia mamancanacana (also called Mamancanacana, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru, and is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia mamancanacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia mamancanacana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia mamancanacana is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, though this is more difficult and may take longer to establish.

Where to Find Monticalia mamancanacana

Monticalia mamancanacana is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Monticalia mamancanacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia mamancanacana?

Monticalia mamancanacana

What is the common name of Monticalia mamancanacana?

Mamancana Monticalia

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia mamancanacana?

Tropical rainforests

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:963591-1: Based on the initial data import