Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bipinnatifida
ID:
62544

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) K.Koch

Source:
gcc

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Vereines Beförd. Gartenbaues Konigl. Preuss. Staaten 7: 407. 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061873



Common Names

  • Bipinnate Montanoa
  • Bipinnate Daisy
  • Bipinnate Sunray


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Synonyms

  • Uhdea bipinnatifida Kunth [unknown]
  • Eriocoma pyramidata (Sch.Bip. ex C.Koch) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eriocoma elegans (C.Koch) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polymnia grandis Hort.Berol. ex Kunth [unknown]
  • Montanoa heracleifolia Brongn. ex Groenl. [unknown]
  • Montanoa elegans K.Koch [unknown]
  • Montanoa pyramidata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Montanoa heracleifolia Brongn. [unknown]

Description

Montanoa bipinnatifida (also called Mexican Daisy Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with bipinnate leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa bipinnatifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Montanoa bipinnatifida is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 0.3-0.4 mm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa bipinnatifida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to a year for the seedlings to emerge. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Montanoa bipinnatifida

Montanoa bipinnatifida is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Montanoa bipinnatifida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montanoa bipinnatifida?

Montanoa bipinnatifida

What type of plant is Montanoa bipinnatifida?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where does Montanoa bipinnatifida grow?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-18892: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.