Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
monspeliaca
ID:
583700

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 122 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000583032

Common Names

  • Monspeliaca Camphorosma
  • Monspeliaca's Camphorosma
  • Monspeliaca Camphorosma's

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Synonyms

  • Camphorata hirsuta Moench [unknown]
  • Camphorata monspeliaca (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Camphorata perennis (Pall.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Camphorata ruthenica (M.Bieb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Camphorosma glabra L. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma hirsuta Stokes [unknown]
  • Camphorosma lessingii pulviniformis Mulk. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma monspeliaca pulviniformis (Mulk.) Akopian [unknown]
  • Camphorosma monspeliense L. [deprecated]
  • Camphorosma nestensis Turrill [unknown]
  • Camphorosma perennis Pall. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma ruthenica M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma vigintimilleis Tineo [unknown]
  • Camphorosma monspeliaca monspeliaca [unknown]

Description

Camphorosma monspeliaca (also called Montpellier Camphorosma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to California, Arizona, and Nevada. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as chaparral, desert, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Camphorosma monspeliaca is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Camphorosma monspeliaca sub. lessingii (Litv.) Aellen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Camphorosma monspeliaca is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Camphorosma monspeliaca is an annual plant that can be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist and warm until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Camphorosma monspeliaca

Camphorosma monspeliaca can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and North Africa.

Camphorosma monspeliaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Camphorosma monspeliaca?

Camphorosma monspeliaca

What is the common name of Camphorosma monspeliaca?

Monspeliaca camphorosma

Where is Camphorosma monspeliaca native to?

Turkey

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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