Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
sclerosa
ID:
117837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117166



Common Names

  • Sclerosa Monticalia
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Mountain Everlasting


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Synonyms

  • Pentacalia sclerosa (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Senecio sclerosus Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia sclerosa (also called White Mountain Avens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are divided into three to five lobes. It grows in dry, rocky areas, usually at high elevations.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia sclerosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia sclerosa is yellow, small and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia sclerosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Monticalia sclerosa

Monticalia sclerosa can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Monticalia sclerosa FAQ

What are the common uses of Monticalia sclerosa?

Monticalia sclerosa is commonly used as an ornamental plant.

What is the scientific classification of Monticalia sclerosa?

Monticalia sclerosa belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Monticalia.

What is the native habitat of Monticalia sclerosa?

Monticalia sclerosa is 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

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:963612-1: Based on the initial data import