Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ruiteranii
ID:
121737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121066



Common Names

  • Ruiteranii Monticalia
  • Ruiteranii Daisy
  • Ruiteranii Fleabane


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Description

Monticalia ruiteranii (also called Ruiter's Monticalia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 m and has a hairy stem with grey-green leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia ruiteranii is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia ruiteranii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia ruiteranii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps in the spring. The divisions should be planted in the same soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Monticalia ruiteranii

Monticalia ruiteranii is native to the Canary Islands.

Monticalia ruiteranii FAQ

What is the growth habit of Monticalia ruiteranii?

Monticalia ruiteranii is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

What is the native range of Monticalia ruiteranii?

Monticalia ruiteranii is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the flower color of Monticalia ruiteranii?

The flowers of Monticalia ruiteranii are white.

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

José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' 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:963611-1: Based on the initial data import