Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
microdon
ID:
94990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 29: 49 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094319



Common Names

  • Monticalia Microdon
  • Microdon Monticalia
  • Monticalia Microdon Daisy


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Description

Monticalia microdon (also called Small-toothed Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Andes region of South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia microdon has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia microdon is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black and round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia microdon is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or from seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Monticalia microdon

Monticalia microdon is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical areas.

Monticalia microdon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia microdon?

Monticalia microdon

What is the common name of Monticalia microdon?

Microdon Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia microdon?

It is native to 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

Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992430-1: Based on the initial data import