Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilliard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 52 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451451
Common Names
- Manulea ramulosa
- Ramulosa Manulea
- Ramulosa
Description
Manulea ramulosa (also called Branched Manulea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and a yellow center. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Manulea ramulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Manulea ramulosa is yellow, with a tubular corolla and a four-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Manulea ramulosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Manulea ramulosa
Manulea ramulosa is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Manulea ramulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Manulea ramulosa?
Manulea ramulosa
What is the family of Manulea ramulosa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Manulea ramulosa?
Branchy Daisy
Species in the Manulea genus
Manulea adenodes,
Manulea adenocalyx,
Manulea acutiloba,
Manulea augei,
Manulea latiloba,
Manulea karrooica,
Manulea aridicola,
Manulea multispicata,
Manulea parviflora,
Manulea ovatifolia,
Manulea linearifolia,
Manulea montana,
Manulea namibensis,
Manulea caledonica,
Manulea cinerea,
Manulea flanaganii,
Manulea exigua,
Manulea gariesiana,
Manulea diandra,
Manulea deserticola,
Manulea decipiens,
Manulea praeterita,
Manulea rhodesiana,
Manulea rhodantha,
Manulea ramulosa,
Manulea psilostoma,
Manulea plurirosulata,
Manulea pillansii,
Manulea thysiflora,
Manulea tenella,
Manulea altissima,
Manulea androsacea,
Manulea arabidea,
Manulea bellidifolia,
Manulea buchneroides,
Manulea burchellii,
Manulea cephalotes,
Manulea juncea,
Manulea cheiranthus,
Manulea conferta,
Manulea corymbosa,
Manulea crassifolia,
Manulea dregei,
Manulea dubia,
Manulea florifera,
Manulea fragrans,
Manulea gariepina,
Manulea leptosiphon,
Manulea glandulosa,
Manulea incana,
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938278-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].