Status:
valid
Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 71 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019399
Common Names
- Magicalyculata Monticalia
- Magicalyculata Daisy
- Magicalyculata Monticalia Daisy
Description
Monticalia magnicalyculata (also called Magnificent Monticalia, among many other common names) is a shrub with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America and is found in dry, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Monticalia magnicalyculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can be used to make a tea and its flowers can be used to make a syrup. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Monticalia magnicalyculata is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monticalia magnicalyculata is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It can also be propagated by dividing the root ball in the spring.
Where to Find Monticalia magnicalyculata
Monticalia magnicalyculata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Monticalia magnicalyculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monticalia magnicalyculata?
Monticalia magnicalyculata
What is the common name of Monticalia magnicalyculata?
Magnificent monticalia
What type of plant is Monticalia magnicalyculata?
It is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.
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,