Brachystephanus montifuga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montifuga
ID:
746861
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Milne-Redh.) Champl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 79: 147 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746194
Common Names
- Montifuga Brachystephanus
- Montifuga False Sarsaparilla
- Montifuga Wild Licorice
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystephanus montifuga (also called Montifuga Brachystephanus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody rootstock, native to Central Asia and the Caucasus. It typically grows in dry and rocky habitats, such as steppes, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystephanus montifuga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystephanus montifuga is yellow and tubular, with a curved style. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Brachystephanus montifuga is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer. Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Brachystephanus montifuga
Brachystephanus montifuga can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.
Brachystephanus montifuga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystephanus montifuga?
Brachystephanus montifuga
What is the natural habitat of Brachystephanus montifuga?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What is the conservation status of Brachystephanus montifuga?
Least Concern
Species in the Brachystephanus genus
Brachystephanus africanus, Brachystephanus coeruleus, Brachystephanus densiflorus, Brachystephanus glaberrimus, Brachystephanus holstii, Brachystephanus jaundensis, Brachystephanus longiflorus, Brachystephanus lyallii, Brachystephanus mannii, Brachystephanus myrmecophilus, Brachystephanus occidentalis, Brachystephanus oreacanthus, Brachystephanus roseus, Brachystephanus giganteus, Brachystephanus kupeensis, Brachystephanus calostachyus, Brachystephanus congensis, Brachystephanus sudanicus, Brachystephanus schliebenii, Brachystephanus laxispicatus, Brachystephanus montifuga,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.