Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
nitida
ID:
89354

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 72 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088683



Common Names

  • Shiny Monticalia
  • Monticalia nitida
  • Shiny Monticalia-daisy


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Description

Monticalia nitida (also called shining monticalia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and typically grows in dry, rocky soils. It is an annual herb with an erect stem and a rosette of leaves that are oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia nitida has yellow flowers with 4-7 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia nitida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular fertilizing.

Where to Find Monticalia nitida

Monticalia nitida is native to South America and can be found in the Andean foothills.

Monticalia nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia nitida?

Monticalia nitida

What type of plant is Monticalia nitida?

Monticalia nitida is a shrub.

Where is Monticalia nitida found?

Monticalia nitida is found in Mexico.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45011: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.