Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
88805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Flora Australiensis 3 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088134



Common Names

  • Moonia procumbens
  • Prostrate Moonia
  • Prostrate Tansy Mustard


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Description

Moonia procumbens (also called Prostrate Moonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to California. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open grasslands, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Moonia procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moonia procumbens has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moonia procumbens is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to flower.

Where to Find Moonia procumbens

Moonia procumbens is native to California and can be found in the Central Valley.

Moonia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moonia procumbens?

Moonia procumbens

What is the common name of Moonia procumbens?

Prostrate Moonia

What type of plant is Moonia procumbens?

Herbaceous perennial

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44478: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.