Catolesia mentiens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mentiens
ID:
5321
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.N.Hind
Source:
gcc
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 55(4): 943. 2000 [18 Dec 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004650
Common Names
- Catolesia mentiens
- Mentiens Catolesia
- Mentiens Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Catolesia mentiens (also called Mentiens' catolesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas and can be found in grasslands, forests, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Catolesia mentiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Catolesia mentiens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Catolesia mentiens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Catolesia mentiens
Catolesia mentiens is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest of the country.
Catolesia mentiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catolesia mentiens?
Catolesia mentiens
What is the common name of Catolesia mentiens?
Mentiens Catolesia
What is the natural habitat of Catolesia mentiens?
It is native to Brazil.
Species in the Catolesia genus
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-104474: Based on the initial data import
David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.