Status:
valid
Authors:
Panero & Villaseñor
Source:
gcc
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 48: 568. 1996 [23 Jan 1997]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087934
Common Names
- Sinclairia
- Manriquei
- Sinclairia Manriquei
Description
Sinclairia manriquei (also called Manrique's Sinclairia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador, and is found in montane grasslands and open scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Sinclairia manriquei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sinclairia manriquei has small, white flowers, small, oval seeds and seedlings with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinclairia manriquei is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Sinclairia manriquei
Sinclairia manriquei can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.
Sinclairia manriquei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinclairia manriquei?
Sinclairia manriquei
What is the common name of Sinclairia manriquei?
Manrique's fleabane
What is the natural habitat of Sinclairia manriquei?
Grassy slopes and disturbed areas
Species in the Sinclairia genus
Sinclairia hintoniorum,
Sinclairia gentryi,
Sinclairia andrieuxii,
Sinclairia platylepis,
Sinclairia ismaelis,
Sinclairia klattii,
Sinclairia sericolepis,
Sinclairia polyantha,
Sinclairia caducifolia,
Sinclairia hypochlora,
Sinclairia cervina,
Sinclairia angustissima,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia adenotricha,
Sinclairia pringlei,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia palmeri,
Sinclairia tajumulcensis,
Sinclairia tonduzii,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia deppeana,
Sinclairia dimidia,
Sinclairia vagans,
Sinclairia glabra,
Sinclairia similis,
Sinclairia manriquei,
Sinclairia discolor,
Sinclairia andromachioides,
Sinclairia moorei,
Sinclairia liebmannii,
Sinclairia broomeae,
Sinclairia deamii,
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,