Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicatifolia
ID:
1329951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sagást. & M.O.Dillon) S.E.Freire, Chemisquy, Anderb. & Urtubey

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301(4): 1246 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342405

Common Names

  • Mniodes plicatifolia
  • Plicatifolia Mniodes
  • Mniodes

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Description

Mniodes plicatifolia (also called 'Plicatifoliate 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 plicatifolia 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 plicatifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mniodes plicatifolia 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 plicatifolia

Mniodes plicatifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Mniodes plicatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mniodes plicatifolia?

Mniodes plicatifolia

What is the family of Mniodes plicatifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Mniodes plicatifolia?

Grasslands

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

Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Susana Edith Freire (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.E.Freire' in the authors string.
Abundio Sagástegui Alva (1932-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagást.' in the authors string.
Michael Dillon (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.O.Dillon' in the authors string.
Estrella Urtubey: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urtubey' in the authors string.
María Amelia Chemisquy (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chemisquy' in the authors string.