Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monticola
ID:
25723

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.F.Hend.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Queensl. Herb. 2: 1. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025052



Common Names

  • Monticola Podolepis
  • Monticola Podolepis
  • Monticola Podolepis


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Description

Podolepis monticola (also called 'Mountain Podolepis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Podolepis monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive ailments. It is also used as a natural dye and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podolepis monticola is a yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and globular. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolepis monticola is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Podolepis monticola

Podolepis monticola is native to Australia and can be found in sandy soils in open woodlands.

Podolepis monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podolepis monticola?

Podolepis monticola

What type of plant is Podolepis monticola?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Podolepis monticola?

Low-growing, mat-forming

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