Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Leopoldina 23: 90 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030155
Common Names
- Montanoa Atriplicifolia
- Atriplicifolia Montanoa
- Atriplicifolia Daisy
Synonyms
- Eriocoma atriplicifolia (Pers.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Verbesina atriplicifolia Pers. [unknown]
Description
Montanoa atriplicifolia (also called Atriplicifolia Montanoa, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has white flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa atriplicifolia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montanoa atriplicifolia has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are hairy and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Montanoa atriplicifolia is a perennial herb that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or by division of the clumps.
Where to Find Montanoa atriplicifolia
Montanoa atriplicifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed sites.
Montanoa atriplicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Montanoa atriplicifolia?
Montanoa atriplicifolia
What is the family of Montanoa atriplicifolia?
Asteraceae
Where is Montanoa atriplicifolia found?
Mexico
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,