Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kingii
ID:
44553

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 38 (-39), figs (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043882

Common Names

  • Monactis kingii
  • King's Monactis
  • King's Buttonbush

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Description

Monactis kingii (also called King's Monactis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush flats.

Uses & Benefits

Monactis kingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Monactis kingii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monactis kingii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Monactis kingii

Monactis kingii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Monactis kingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monactis kingii?

Monactis kingii

What is the family of Monactis kingii?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Monactis kingii?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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,