Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
62166

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 29: 49 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061495



Common Names

  • Teretifolia Monticalia
  • Monticalia teretifolia
  • Monticalia


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Description

Monticalia teretifolia (also called Terete Monticalia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy habitats and is often found in rainforests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia teretifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia teretifolia is a small, white flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia teretifolia is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plants will flower in the summer and the seeds can be collected for propagation in the following year.

Where to Find Monticalia teretifolia

Monticalia teretifolia can be found in the Caribbean Islands.

Monticalia teretifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia teretifolia?

Monticalia teretifolia

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia teretifolia?

It is found in moist, tropical areas in Central and South America.

What is the average height of Monticalia teretifolia?

It typically grows to a height of up to 6 feet.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992431-1: Based on the initial data import