Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
120952

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 76: 22-23 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120281

Common Names

  • Smith's Munnozia
  • Munnozia Smithii
  • Smith's Munnozia

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Description

Munnozia smithii (also called Smith's Munnozia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Munnozia smithii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Munnozia smithii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munnozia smithii is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Munnozia smithii

Munnozia smithii can be found in the grasslands of Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.

Munnozia smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Munnozia smithii?

Munnozia smithii

What is the common name of Munnozia smithii?

Smith's Munnozia

What is the natural habitat of Munnozia smithii?

It is found in grasslands and disturbed areas

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,