Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 70 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095713
Common Names
- Monticalia Batallonensis
- Batallon Thistle
- Batallonensis Thistle
Synonyms
- Senecio batallonensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
- Pentacalia batallonensis (Cuatrec.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
Description
Monticalia batallonensis (also called Batallon's monticalia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry, rocky slopes to moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Monticalia batallonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monticalia batallonensis is yellow in colour and has a small, daisy-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monticalia batallonensis is a perennial herb native to Central Asia. It has yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted immediately.
Where to Find Monticalia batallonensis
Monticalia batallonensis is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia.
Monticalia batallonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monticalia batallonensis?
Monticalia batallonensis
What is the family of Monticalia batallonensis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Monticalia batallonensis?
Grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands
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,