Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulifera
ID:
125253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beentje

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54(1): 97 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124582



Common Names

  • Glandular Mtonia
  • Mtonia
  • Glandular Aster


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Description

Mtonia glandulifera (also called Glandular Mtonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, grassy areas and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Mtonia glandulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Mtonia glandulifera is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mtonia glandulifera is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Mtonia glandulifera

Mtonia glandulifera is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Mtonia glandulifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mtonia glandulifera?

Mtonia glandulifera

What is the common name of Mtonia glandulifera?

Mtonia

What is the family of Mtonia glandulifera?

Asteraceae

Species in the Mtonia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-85678: Based on the initial data import
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.