Mniodes pulvinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinata
ID:
68211
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Folia Biol. Andina 1: 5 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067540
Common Names
- Mniodes pulvinata
- Cushion Mniodes
- Cushion-leaved Mniodes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mniodes pulvinata (also called Pincushion Mniodes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a small, erect plant with white flowers and small, linear leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils, often in open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mniodes pulvinata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mniodes pulvinata has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mniodes pulvinata is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a stem with at least two leaves and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate by division, carefully divide the rootball of the plant and replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Mniodes pulvinata
Mniodes pulvinata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Mniodes pulvinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniodes pulvinata?
Mniodes pulvinata
What is the common name of Mniodes pulvinata?
Pulvinate mniodes
What is the natural habitat of Mniodes pulvinata?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-24406: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.