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
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.
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 Podolepis genus
Podolepis longipedata,
Podolepis davisiana,
Podolepis monticola,
Podolepis microcephala,
Podolepis gracilis,
Podolepis capillaris,
Podolepis jaceoides,
Podolepis canescens,
Podolepis auriculata,
Podolepis gardneri,
Podolepis arachnoidea,
Podolepis hieracioides,
Podolepis robusta,
Podolepis rugata,
Podolepis nutans,
Podolepis neglecta,
Podolepis muelleri,
Podolepis lessonii,
Podolepis kendallii,
Podolepis tepperi,
Podolepis omissa,
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,