Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) H.Rob. & Brettell
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 57 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024971
Common Names
- Munnozia Tenera
- Tender Munnozia
- Tender Daisy
Synonyms
- Liabum tenerum S.F.Blake [unknown]
- Kastnera tenera Sch.Bip. [unknown]
Description
Munnozia tenera (also called Munnozia tenera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white flowers and yellow centers. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Munnozia tenera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Munnozia tenera is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Munnozia tenera 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 temperatures down to -20°C. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The plant can be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Munnozia tenera
Munnozia tenera is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, rocky areas, and open woodlands.
Munnozia tenera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Munnozia tenera?
Munnozia tenera
What is the common name of Munnozia tenera?
Tender Munnozia
What is the natural habitat of Munnozia tenera?
It is native to the Canary Islands
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,