Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blank.) Dorn
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Vasc. Pl. Wyoming 295 (1988):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238586
Common Names
- Montana Perideridia
- Montana Perideridia
- Perideridia montana
Description
Perideridia montana (also called 'Mountain Perideridia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas. It has glossy, ovate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Perideridia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Perideridia montana has white flowers with yellow centers and small, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perideridia montana can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. Cut the root clump into sections, each with a good root system and some shoots.
Where to Find Perideridia montana
Perideridia montana can be found in the western United States, particularly in the Rocky Mountains.
Perideridia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Perideridia montana?
Perideridia montana
What are the common names of Perideridia montana?
Perideridia montana is commonly known as Mountain Yampah
What is the natural habitat of Perideridia montana?
Perideridia montana is native to the western United States and Canada
Species in the Perideridia genus
Perideridia texana,
Perideridia americana,
Perideridia bacigalupii,
Perideridia bolanderi,
Perideridia californica,
Perideridia erythrorhiza,
Perideridia gairdneri,
Perideridia howellii,
Perideridia kelloggii,
Perideridia lemmonii,
Perideridia leptocarpa,
Perideridia oregana,
Perideridia parishii,
Perideridia pringlei,
Perideridia montana,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,