Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
130107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sandwith) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129436



Common Names

  • Monticalia Venezuelanensis
  • Monticalia
  • Venezuelanensis


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Description

Monticalia venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Monticalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia venezuelensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia venezuelensis is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can be propagated by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Monticalia venezuelensis

Monticalia venezuelensis is native to South America and is found in moist, open habitats. It can be found in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Monticalia venezuelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia venezuelensis?

Monticalia venezuelensis

What is the common name of Monticalia venezuelensis?

Venezuelan Mountain Daisy

What is the family of Monticalia venezuelensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Monticalia venezuelensis?

Mountain slopes and grasslands

What is the flowering season of Monticalia venezuelensis?

Summer

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:963619-1: Based on the initial data import