Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hexagona
ID:
43466

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1899

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042795



Common Names

  • Montanoa hexagona
  • Hexagona Tree Daisy
  • Tree Daisy


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Description

Montanoa hexagona (also called Hexagon Montanoa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with long, narrow, and slightly fleshy leaves. The plant grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa hexagona is used as an ornamental plant and is known to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montanoa hexagona has yellow flowers with six petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa hexagona is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Montanoa hexagona

Montanoa hexagona can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Montanoa hexagona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montanoa hexagona?

Montanoa hexagona

What is the common name of Montanoa hexagona?

Hexagonal Montanoa

What type of plant is Montanoa hexagona?

Shrub

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-141397: 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.