Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silphioides
ID:
6110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poepp.) H.Rob. & Brettell

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 56 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005439



Common Names

  • Munnozia Sunray
  • Munnozia Daisy
  • Munnozia Silphioides


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Description

Munnozia silphioides (also called Munnozia silphioides, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and its leaves are lanceolate. Its flowers are yellow and daisy-like. It prefers dry and sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Munnozia silphioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Munnozia silphioides is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munnozia silphioides is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Munnozia silphioides

Munnozia silphioides is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.

Munnozia silphioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Munnozia silphioides?

Munnozia silphioides

What is the common name of Munnozia silphioides?

Silphioides Munnozia

What is the natural habitat of Munnozia silphioides?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-105237: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Robert D. Brettell (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brettell' in the authors string.
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.