Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rex
ID:
137353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sandwith) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 73 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000136682



Common Names

  • Monticalia rex
  • King Monticalia
  • Rex Monticalia


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Synonyms

  • Culcitium rex Sandwith [unknown]
  • Pentacalia rex (Sandwith) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio rex (Sandwith) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia rex (also called King's monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a capitulum of yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia rex is a popular ornamental plant with showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is used as a groundcover, in rock gardens, and in containers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia rex is yellow with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia rex is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and can take up to three weeks to germinate. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Monticalia rex

Monticalia rex can be found in alpine meadows in Japan.

Monticalia rex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia rex?

Monticalia rex

What is the common name of Monticalia rex?

King Monticalia

Where is Monticalia rex 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

Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963608-1: Based on the initial data import