Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
romeroana
ID:
69076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Díaz & M.L.Bueno) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 34: 30 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068405



Common Names

  • Monticalia romeroana
  • Romero's Monticalia
  • Romero Monticalia


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Synonyms

  • Pentacalia romeroana S.Díaz & M.L.Bueno [unknown]

Description

Monticalia romeroana (also called Romero's monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Andes in South America and is found in montane grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia romeroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and to reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia romeroana is a yellow, daisy-like flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a rosette of deeply lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia romeroana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Monticalia romeroana

Monticalia romeroana is native to Ecuador and can be found in the provinces of Azuay, Bolívar, and Chimborazo.

Monticalia romeroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia romeroana?

Monticalia romeroana

What is the family of Monticalia romeroana?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Monticalia romeroana?

Grasslands and meadows

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.
Santiago Díaz Piedrahita (1944-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Díaz' in the authors string.
Marta Lucía Bueno (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.L.Bueno' in the authors string.