Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
masonhalei
ID:
7503

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruíz-Terán & López-Fig.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 71 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006832

Common Names

  • Monticalia masonhalei
  • Masonhale's Monticalia
  • Masonhale's Monticalia

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Description

Monticalia masonhalei (also called Mason-Hale Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia masonhalei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia masonhalei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia masonhalei is an annual herb native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Monticalia masonhalei

Monticalia masonhalei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Monticalia masonhalei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia masonhalei?

Monticalia masonhalei

What is the common name of Monticalia masonhalei?

Masonhale's Monticalia

What is the habitat of Monticalia masonhalei?

It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats

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

Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Luis Enrique Ruiz-Terán (1923-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruíz-Terán' in the authors string.
Manuel López-Figueiras (1915-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Fig.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963592-1: Based on the initial data import