Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
1331905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.P.Dold & E.Brink) Mart.-Azorín, M.B.Crespo, M.Pinter & Wetschnig

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 201: 168 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344359



Common Names

  • Fusifilum montanum
  • Mountain Fusifilum
  • Mountain False-foxglove


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Description

Fusifilum montanum (also called Mountain Fusifilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Fusifilum montanum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fusifilum montanum has small, white flowers and small, round seed pods. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fusifilum montanum can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Fusifilum montanum

Fusifilum montanum is native to Mexico.

Fusifilum montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fusifilum montanum?

Fusifilum montanum

What is the common name of Fusifilum montanum?

Mountain Fescue

Where does Fusifilum montanum grow?

Fusifilum montanum is found in the Rocky Mountains of North America

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

Manuel-Benito Crespo (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.B.Crespo' in the authors string.
Anthony Patrick Dold (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Dold' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Wetschnig (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wetschnig' in the authors string.
Estelle Brink (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Brink' in the authors string.
Mario Martínez-Azorín (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Azorín' in the authors string.
Michael Pinter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pinter' in the authors string.