Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
3487

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klatt

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47: 74. 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002816



Common Names

  • Verticillate Monticalia
  • Verticillate Cottonweed
  • Verticillate Rabbitbrush


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Synonyms

  • Senecio verticillatus verticillatus [unknown]
  • Senecio verticillatus trichophorus Greenm. [unknown]
  • Senecio verticillatus Klatt [unknown]
  • Pentacalia verticillata (Klatt) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia verticillata (also called 'Cushion Plant', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky soils and is often found in alpine meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia verticillata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia verticillata is a small white disc floret, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia verticillata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Monticalia verticillata

Monticalia verticillata is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open areas such as deserts, grasslands, and scrublands.

Monticalia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia verticillata?

Monticalia verticillata

What are the common names of Monticalia verticillata?

Whorled Monticalia, Whorled Monticalia, Whorled Monticalia, Whorled Monticalia

What is the habitat of Monticalia verticillata?

It is found in dry, open areas, at elevations up to 2,000 m.

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