Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
foliosa
ID:
1217247

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 98 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216585



Common Names

  • Mancoa foliosa
  • Leafy Mancoa
  • Mancoa


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Description

Mancoa foliosa (also called Leafy Mancoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean region. It has a woody stem and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in coastal areas and in rocky, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Mancoa foliosa is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mancoa foliosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mancoa foliosa is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Mancoa foliosa

Mancoa foliosa can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming.

Mancoa foliosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mancoa foliosa?

Mancoa foliosa

What is the common name of Mancoa foliosa?

Leafy Mancoa

What is the natural habitat of Mancoa foliosa?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4100929: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.