Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guatemalensis
ID:
93286

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 34: 514 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092615



Common Names

  • Guatemalan Montanoa
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Mexican Daisy


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Description

Montanoa guatemalensis (also called Guatemalan Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa guatemalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montanoa guatemalensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa guatemalensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Montanoa guatemalensis

Montanoa guatemalensis is native to Guatemala and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central America.

Montanoa guatemalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montanoa guatemalensis?

Montanoa guatemalensis

What is the natural habitat of Montanoa guatemalensis?

Dry hillsides in the tropical dry forest of Guatemala

What is the blooming season of Montanoa guatemalensis?

March to May

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-48857: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.