Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Sch.Bip. ex Hemsl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 165 1881
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041386
Common Names
- Largeflower Montanoa
- Largeflower Daisy
- Largeflower Fleabane
Description
Montanoa grandiflora (also called giant daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry grasslands, stony slopes, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Montanoa grandiflora is a white, star-shaped daisy. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped achene. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Montanoa grandiflora is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Montanoa grandiflora
Montanoa grandiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Montanoa grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Montanoa grandiflora?
Montanoa grandiflora
What is the common name of Montanoa grandiflora?
Large-flowered Montanoa
What is the natural habitat of Montanoa grandiflora?
It is native to 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,