Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
prunifolia
ID:
86005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085334



Common Names

  • Monticalia Prunifolia
  • Prunifolia Monticalia
  • Monticalia


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Synonyms

  • Pentacalia prunifolia (Wedd.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio prunifolius Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia prunifolia (also called Plum-Leaved Monticalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia prunifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia prunifolia has small white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped, serrated leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia prunifolia is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Monticalia prunifolia

Monticalia prunifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Aguascalientes, Coahuila, Durango, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Jalisco, México, Michoacán, Morelos, Nayarit, Nuevo León, Oaxaca, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Sinaloa, Sonora, Tamaulipas, and Zacatecas.

Monticalia prunifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia prunifolia?

Monticalia prunifolia

What is the common name of Monticalia prunifolia?

Monticalia prunifolia

What type of plant is Monticalia prunifolia?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' 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:963603-1: Based on the initial data import