Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 9: 421, fig. 29 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089716
Common Names
- Montanoa Andersonii
- Andersonii Montanoa
- Montanoa
Description
Montanoa andersonii (also called Anderson's Montanoa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures, and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to create windbreaks and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montanoa andersonii has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Montanoa andersonii is a perennial shrub native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, as it can be difficult to propagate from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Once established, Montanoa andersonii is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Montanoa andersonii
Montanoa andersonii can be found in the states of Chihuahua and Durango in Mexico.
Montanoa andersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Montanoa andersonii?
Montanoa andersonii
What type of plant is Montanoa andersonii?
Montanoa andersonii is a shrub.
Where is Montanoa andersonii found?
Montanoa andersonii is found in Mexico.
What is the growth habit of Montanoa andersonii?
Montanoa andersonii has an upright growth habit.
What is the flower color of Montanoa andersonii?
Montanoa andersonii has white flowers.
Species in the Montanoa genus
Montanoa speciosa,
Montanoa leucantha,
Montanoa karwinskii,
Montanoa echinacea,
Montanoa dumicola,
Montanoa tomentosa,
Montanoa angulata,
Montanoa quadrangularis,
Montanoa tehuacana,
Montanoa wercklei,
Montanoa frutescens,
Montanoa mollissima,
Montanoa atriplicifolia,
Montanoa frutescens,
Montanoa standleyi,
Montanoa hibiscifolia,
Montanoa hexagona,
Montanoa arborescens,
Montanoa bipinnatifida,
Montanoa ovalifolia,
Montanoa liebmannii,
Montanoa josei,
Montanoa andersonii,
Montanoa gigas,
Montanoa guatemalensis,
Montanoa pteropoda,
Montanoa fragrans,
Montanoa revealii,
Montanoa imbricata,
Montanoa karvinskii,
Montanoa laskowskii,
Montanoa orbigynana,
Montanoa serboana,
Montanoa grandiflora,
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,