Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
65568

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Compositae Newslett. 30: 48 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064897

Common Names

  • Monticalia
  • Angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Monticalia

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Synonyms

  • Senecio benthamii Sch.Bip. ex Wedd. [unknown]
  • Senecio humboldtianus DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia angustifolia Kunth [unknown]

Description

Monticalia angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Monticalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and small, yellow-orange flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia angustifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia angustifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or fall. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Monticalia angustifolia

Monticalia angustifolia is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It can be found in moist, tropical forests and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Monticalia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia angustifolia?

Monticalia angustifolia

What is the common name of Monticalia angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Monticalia

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia angustifolia?

Monticalia angustifolia is found in dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Monticalia genus

Monticalia elatoides, Monticalia harrietae, Monticalia verticillata, Monticalia vernicifolia, Monticalia pulchella, Monticalia ramentosa, Monticalia masonhalei, Monticalia flosfragrans, Monticalia viridialba, Monticalia firmipes, Monticalia stuebelii, Monticalia trichopus, Monticalia arbutifolia, Monticalia micropachyphylla, Monticalia magnicalyculata, Monticalia schultzei, Monticalia vernicosa, Monticalia abietina, Monticalia nigrostagnosa, Monticalia reissiana, Monticalia perijaensis, Monticalia rigidifolia, Monticalia andicola, Monticalia pachypus, Monticalia imbricatifolia, Monticalia quiroana, Monticalia hammenii, Monticalia guadalupe, Monticalia cachacoensis, Monticalia carupana, Monticalia ledifolia, Monticalia cleefii, Monticalia verticillata, Monticalia libertatis, Monticalia tunamensis, Monticalia polymera, Monticalia albiramea, Monticalia gelida, Monticalia peruviana, Monticalia teretifolia, Monticalia guicanensis, Monticalia apiculata, Monticalia angustifolia, Monticalia romeroana, Monticalia empetroides, Monticalia taironae, Monticalia vaccinioides, Monticalia summapacis, Monticalia novolanata, Monticalia juajibioyi,

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996508-1: Based on the initial data import