Mniodes andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
41883
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) A.Gray ex Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041212
Common Names
- Mniodes andina
- Andean Mniodes
- Mountain Mniodes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mniodes andina (also called 'Andean Mniodes', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of about 1 foot. It is found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Mniodes andina has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It can also be used in landscaping and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mniodes andina has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mniodes andina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the root clump. It prefers to grow in full sun in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It does not require regular watering.
Where to Find Mniodes andina
Mniodes andina is native to the Andes Mountains and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.
Mniodes andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniodes andina?
Mniodes andina
What type of plant is Mniodes andina?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Mniodes andina grow?
It grows in the Andes Mountains
Species in the Mniodes genus
Mniodes pulvinulata, Mniodes andina, Mniodes aretioides, Mniodes pulvinata, Mniodes andina, Mniodes coarctata, Mniodes burkartii, Mniodes catamarcensis, Mniodes longifolia, Mniodes lopezmirandae, Mniodes pickeringii, Mniodes piptolepis, Mniodes plicatifolia, Mniodes radians, Mniodes santanica, Mniodes schultzii, Mniodes subspicata, Mniodes spathulifolia, Mniodes argentea, Mniodes turneri,
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162928-2: Based on the initial data import