Montanoa echinacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinacea
ID:
12061
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 345 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011390
Common Names
- Montanoa echinacea
- Echinacea Montanoa
- Echinacea Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Montanoa echinacea (also called Echinacea Montanoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall, with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open areas, such as pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa echinacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural remedy for colds and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montanoa echinacea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Montanoa echinacea is a perennial plant that is propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Montanoa echinacea
Montanoa echinacea is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Montanoa echinacea FAQ
What are the common names of Montanoa echinacea?
Montanoa echinacea is commonly known as Mexican Daisy.
What is the natural habitat of Montanoa echinacea?
Montanoa echinacea is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
What are the uses of Montanoa echinacea?
Montanoa echinacea is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-111040: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.