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
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.
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 Mancoa genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
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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,