Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight
Source:
gcc
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. t. 1105
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130345
Common Names
- Moonia
- Arnott's Daisy
- Arnott's Fleabane
Description
Moonia arnottiana (also called Arnott's moonia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in open and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Moonia arnottiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moonia arnottiana is white and has five petals. The seed is a small nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moonia arnottiana is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a cool climate and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Moonia arnottiana
Moonia arnottiana can be found in the Canary Islands.
Moonia arnottiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moonia arnottiana?
Moonia arnottiana
What is the family of Moonia arnottiana?
Fabaceae
What is the habitat of Moonia arnottiana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Moonia genus
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,