Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 19: 20. 1883
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032627
Common Names
- Monolopia gracilens
- Slender Monolopia
- Graceful Monolopia
Description
Monolopia gracilens (also called Graceful Monolopia, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to California. It grows in dry, sandy areas and has yellow flowers and narrow, green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Monolopia gracilens is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Monolopia gracilens flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are linear and lanceolate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monolopia gracilens is a perennial plant native to California and Baja California. It is a low-growing plant with small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is easy to propagate from seed and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Monolopia gracilens
Monolopia gracilens is native to California.
Monolopia gracilens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monolopia gracilens?
Monolopia gracilens
What type of plant is Monolopia gracilens?
Monolopia gracilens is a perennial herb
What is the growth habit of Monolopia gracilens?
Monolopia gracilens is a low-growing, spreading plant
Species in the Monolopia genus
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,