Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
33695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 54: 313 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033024



Common Names

  • Munnozia longifolia
  • Long-leaved Munnozia
  • Long-leafed Munnozia


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Synonyms

  • Liabum hexagonum S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Liabum longifolium S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Munnozia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Munnozia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to South America and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Munnozia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Munnozia longifolia is small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munnozia longifolia is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Munnozia longifolia

Munnozia longifolia is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is often found in forests and along streams.

Munnozia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Munnozia longifolia?

Munnozia longifolia

What is the natural habitat of Munnozia longifolia?

Munnozia longifolia is native to South America

What is the flowering season of Munnozia longifolia?

Munnozia longifolia flowers in late spring and early summer

Species in the Munnozia genus

Munnozia silphioides, Munnozia harlingii, Munnozia chimboracensis, Munnozia peruensis, Munnozia olearioides, Munnozia rusbyi, Munnozia annua, Munnozia maronii, Munnozia liaboides, Munnozia tenera, Munnozia convencionensis, Munnozia longifolia, Munnozia venosissima, Munnozia nivea, Munnozia subviridis, Munnozia trinervis, Munnozia lanceolata, Munnozia gigantea, Munnozia sagasteguii, Munnozia canarensis, Munnozia karstenii, Munnozia oxyphylla, Munnozia asplundii, Munnozia fosbergii, Munnozia acostae, Munnozia hirta, Munnozia pinnulosa, Munnozia hastifolia, Munnozia glandulosa, Munnozia fournetii, Munnozia cardenasii, Munnozia smithii, Munnozia senecionidis, Munnozia pinnatipartitum, Munnozia jussieui, Munnozia wilburii, Munnozia lyrata, Munnozia affinis, Munnozia foliosa, Munnozia luyensis, Munnozia ortiziae, Munnozia pinnatipartita, Munnozia onoserifolia,

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,

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