Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
montevidensis
ID:
658454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 24 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657786



Common Names

  • Herreria montevidensis
  • Montevideo Herreria
  • Montevideo White-flower


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Description

Herreria montevidensis (also called Montevideo Herreria, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Herreria montevidensis is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Herreria montevidensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herreria montevidensis is a succulent perennial herb that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Herreria montevidensis

Herreria montevidensis is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Herreria montevidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Herreria montevidensis?

Herreria montevidensis

What is the common name of Herreria montevidensis?

Montevideo herreria

What is the natural habitat of Herreria montevidensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-277904: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.