Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
1325927

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 437 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338381



Common Names

  • Indocypraea montana
  • Mountain Cowrie
  • Montane Cowrie


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Description

Indocypraea montana (also called 'Mountain Cypraea', among many other common names) is a species of sea snail found in the Indian Ocean. It has a thick shell with a spiral pattern and a glossy brown exterior. It lives in shallow waters and coral reefs.

Uses & Benefits

Indocypraea montana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indocypraea montana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indocypraea montana is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location with regular watering.

Where to Find Indocypraea montana

Indocypraea montana can be found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Indocypraea montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indocypraea montana?

Indocypraea montana

What is the common name of Indocypraea montana?

Mountain Cowrie

What is the habitat of Indocypraea montana?

Dry grasslands and woodlands

Species in the Indocypraea 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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.