Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq. & Cavill.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Archiv. Sc. Phys. & Nat., Geneve 5(12): 112. 1930
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079640
Common Names
- Mantisalca duriaei
- Duriaei Mantisalca
- Duriaei False Mallow
Description
Mantisalca duriaei (also called Duriaei's mantisalca, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mantisalca duriaei has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mantisalca duriaei is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a thin stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mantisalca duriaei is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division of the rootstock or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-3 months. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Mantisalca duriaei
Mantisalca duriaei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.
Mantisalca duriaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mantisalca duriaei?
Mantisalca duriaei
What type of plant is Mantisalca duriaei?
Herb
What is the natural habitat of Mantisalca duriaei?
Tropical forests
Species in the Mantisalca 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,