Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Anuario Estac. Altoandina Biol. Hacienda Checayani-Azángaro Puno-Perú 1: 5, fig. 4. 1954
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005918
Common Names
- Mniodes pulvinulata
- Pulvinulata
- Pulvinulata Plant
Synonyms
- Mniodes ferreyrae Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Mniodes pulvinulata (also called Soft-Fruited Mniodes, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers moist soil and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mniodes pulvinulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a natural hedge. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mniodes pulvinulata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mniodes pulvinulata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Mniodes pulvinulata
Mniodes pulvinulata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.
Mniodes pulvinulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniodes pulvinulata?
Mniodes pulvinulata
What are the common names of Mniodes pulvinulata?
Purple-flowered mniodes
What is the natural habitat of Mniodes pulvinulata?
Mountainous areas of South America
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,