Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
reissiana
ID:
23763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 73 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023092

Common Names

  • Reiss' Monticalia
  • Reiss' Monticalia
  • Reiss' Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Senecio reissianus Hieron. [unknown]
  • Pentacalia reissiana (Hieron.) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia reissiana (also called Reiss' Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that has a rosette of leaves and a long stem. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia reissiana is a perennial flowering plant that is commonly used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, as well as to provide ground cover and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Monticalia reissiana is a small, yellow-green flower head with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia reissiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Monticalia reissiana

Monticalia reissiana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky soils in alpine and subalpine habitats.

Monticalia reissiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monticalia reissiana?

Monticalia reissiana

What type of plant is Monticalia reissiana?

Monticalia reissiana is an evergreen shrub.

Where is Monticalia reissiana found?

Monticalia reissiana is found in South America.

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963607-1: Based on the initial data import