Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
manriquei
ID:
88605

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-44281: Based on the initial data import
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
José Luis Villaseñor (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villaseñor' in the authors string.