Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
1217248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Andina 1: t. 86 D (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216586



Common Names

  • Mancoa hispida
  • Hairy Mancoa
  • Mancoa


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Description

Mancoa hispida (also called Hairy 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 hispida is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mancoa hispida 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 hispida 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 hispida

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

Mancoa hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mancoa hispida?

Mancoa hispida

What is the common name of Mancoa hispida?

Hispid Mancoa

What is the natural habitat of Mancoa hispida?

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