Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montanum
ID:
1326632

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Bunwong, Chantar. & S.C.Keeley

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 37: 65 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339086





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Description

Cyanthillium montanum (also called Mountain Cyanthillium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Cyanthillium montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyanthillium montanum has yellow flowers with purple markings. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyanthillium montanum is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.

Where to Find Cyanthillium montanum

Cyanthillium montanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Cyanthillium montanum FAQ

What is the common name of Cyanthillium montanum?

Mountain cyanthillium

What is the natural habitat of Cyanthillium montanum?

It is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes

What are the characteristics of Cyanthillium montanum?

It is a small herb with a single stem and small white flowers

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Sterling C. Keeley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Keeley' in the authors string.
Sukhonthip Bunwong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunwong' in the authors string.
Pranom Chantaranothai (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantar.' in the authors string.