Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Towns. & Kar.-Castro
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22(2): 874 (873-886; figs. 1- (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075147
Common Names
- Boltonia montana
- Mountain Boltonia
- Mountain False Aster
Description
Boltonia montana (also called Montana Doll's Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and white, daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Boltonia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boltonia montana has white flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boltonia montana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing.
Where to Find Boltonia montana
Boltonia montana is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet prairies.
Boltonia montana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boltonia montana?
Boltonia montana
What type of plant is Boltonia montana?
A flowering plant
Where does Boltonia montana grow?
It is native to North America
Species in the Boltonia 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,
References
John F. Townsend: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Towns.' in the authors string.