Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
126431

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 9: 129, fig. 1 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125760



Common Names

  • Montanoa Fragrans
  • Fragrant Montanoa
  • Fragrant Montanoa Daisy


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Description

Montanoa fragrans (also called Fragrant Montanoa, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico and grows in tropical and subtropical dry forest and tropical and subtropical moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Montanoa fragrans is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa fragrans is a perennial shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. When grown from seed, it should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained medium. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Montanoa fragrans

Montanoa fragrans is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Montanoa fragrans FAQ

What are the ideal growing conditions for Montanoa fragrans?

Montanoa fragrans prefers warm and humid climates with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil.

What type of soil is best for Montanoa fragrans?

Montanoa fragrans prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic.

How often should Montanoa fragrans be watered?

Montanoa fragrans should be watered regularly, but not too often, to prevent root rot.

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,