Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catharinensis
ID:
1260771

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krapov.

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Sendtnera 14: 63 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260109



Common Names

  • Catharina Monteiroa
  • Catharinas Monteiroa
  • Catharina's Monteiroa


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Description

Monteiroa catharinensis (also called Monteiro's Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in grasslands and open areas, usually in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Monteiroa catharinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monteiroa catharinensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monteiroa catharinensis is a hardy evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate, take stem cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. To cultivate, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks and water regularly. Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Monteiroa catharinensis

Monteiroa catharinensis can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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