Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cabrera) S.E.Freire, Chemisquy, Anderb. & Urtubey
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301(4): 1246 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342402
Common Names
- Mniodes lopezmirandae
- Lopezmirandae Mniodes
- Mniodes
Description
Mniodes lopezmirandae (also called 'Lopez-Miranda's 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 lopezmirandae 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 lopezmirandae 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 lopezmirandae 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 lopezmirandae
Mniodes lopezmirandae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Mniodes lopezmirandae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniodes lopezmirandae?
Mniodes lopezmirandae
What is the family of Mniodes lopezmirandae?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Mniodes lopezmirandae?
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.