Montanoa gigas - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigas
ID:
91327
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México n.° 35: 45 (-49), fig. 3 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090656
Common Names
- Giant Montanoa
- Giant Daisy Tree
- Montanoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Montanoa gigas (also called giant white-flowered Montanoa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa gigas is a low-growing perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used as an herbal remedy to treat skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Montanoa gigas are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Montanoa gigas is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
Where to Find Montanoa gigas
Montanoa gigas is native to Mexico and can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Montanoa gigas FAQ
What is the scientific name of Montanoa gigas?
Montanoa gigas
What type of plant is Montanoa gigas?
Montanoa gigas is a shrub
Where is Montanoa gigas found?
Montanoa gigas is found in Mexico and Central America
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
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:163997-2: Based on the initial data import