Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec. & Aristeg.) S.E.Freire, Chemisquy, Anderb. & Urtubey
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301(4): 1246 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342401
Common Names
- Mniodes longifolia
- Longifolia Mniodes
- Mniodes
Description
Mniodes longifolia (also called 'Long-leaved Mniodes', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Mniodes longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mniodes longifolia is a small, white, tubular flower with a short, curved beak. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mniodes longifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Mniodes longifolia
Mniodes longifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Mniodes longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniodes longifolia?
Mniodes longifolia
What is the family of Mniodes longifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Mniodes longifolia?
Grasslands
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
Estrella Urtubey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urtubey' in the authors string.