Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ortiziae
ID:
1043910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pruski

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-2: 1 (-6; figs. 1-5) (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043248

Common Names

  • Munnozia ortiziae
  • Ortiz's Munnozia
  • Ortiziae Munnozia

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Description

Munnozia ortiziae (also called Ortiz's Munnozia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has small, spoon-shaped leaves with toothed margins and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Munnozia ortiziae is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Munnozia ortiziae is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munnozia ortiziae is an evergreen perennial that is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial to full shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Munnozia ortiziae

Munnozia ortiziae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist forests.

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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