Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) S.E.Freire, Chemisquy, Anderb. & Urtubey
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301(4): 1246 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342409
Common Names
- Mniodes subspicata
- Subspicata Mniodes
- Mniodes
Description
Mniodes subspicata (also called 'Subspicate 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 subspicata 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 subspicata 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 subspicata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows best in dry, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a dry, well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a dry, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Mniodes subspicata
Mniodes subspicata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Mniodes subspicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mniodes subspicata?
Mniodes subspicata
What is the family of Mniodes subspicata?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Mniodes subspicata?
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.