Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000047668
Common Names
- Moonia ecliptoides
- Ecliptoides Moonia
- Ecliptoides False Boneset
Description
Moonia ecliptoides (also called Ecliptoides Moonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Moonia ecliptoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moonia ecliptoides has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white woolly covering.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moonia ecliptoides is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is hardy to USDA Zones 6-9.
Where to Find Moonia ecliptoides
Moonia ecliptoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows, pastures, and other open areas.
Moonia ecliptoides FAQ
What type of plant is Moonia ecliptoides?
Moonia ecliptoides is a perennial herb
What is the scientific name of Moonia ecliptoides?
The scientific name of Moonia ecliptoides is Moonia ecliptoides
What is the habitat of Moonia ecliptoides?
Moonia ecliptoides is native to India and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas
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,