Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
52502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Taylor) Wech.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51(1-2): 117 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000051831

Common Names

  • Monticola Hawkweed
  • Mountain Hawkweed
  • Alpine Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Erlangea monticola M.Taylor [unknown]

Description

Bothriocline monticola (also called 'Mountain Bothriocline', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used as a source of essential oils and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bothriocline monticola are yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline monticola is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bothriocline monticola

Bothriocline monticola can be found in the Canary Islands.

Bothriocline monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline monticola?

Bothriocline monticola

What is the common name of Bothriocline monticola?

Mountain Bothriocline

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline monticola?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-150388: Based on the initial data import
Ronny Wechuysen (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wech.' in the authors string.
Mary Ruth Fussel Jackson Taylor (b.1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Taylor' in the authors string.