Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rigidifolia
ID:
24374

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.M.Badillo) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023703

Common Names

  • Monticalia rigidifolia
  • Rigid Monticalia
  • Rigid-Leaf Monticalia

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Synonyms

  • Senecio rigidifolius V.M.Badillo [unknown]
  • Pentacalia rigidifolia (V.M.Badillo) Cuatrec. [unknown]

Description

Monticalia rigidifolia (also called Rigid-leaved Monticalia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Monticalia rigidifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food additive in some dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monticalia rigidifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monticalia rigidifolia is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Monticalia rigidifolia

Monticalia rigidifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Monticalia rigidifolia FAQ

What type of plant is Monticalia rigidifolia?

Monticalia rigidifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant.

What is the scientific classification of Monticalia rigidifolia?

Monticalia rigidifolia belongs to the family Asteraceae, genus Monticalia, and species rigidifolia.

What is the natural habitat of Monticalia rigidifolia?

Monticalia rigidifolia is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

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

Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' 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:963609-1: Based on the initial data import