Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hibiscifolia
ID:
40794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1852(5-7): 89. 1853 [dt. 1852; publ. 1853]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040123



Common Names

  • Montanoa Hibiscifolia
  • Hibiscifolia
  • Hibiscifolia Montanoa


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Synonyms

  • Montanoa hibiscifolia K.Koch [unknown]
  • Montanoa samalensis J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Eriocoma hibiscifolia (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Montanoa pittieri Rob. & Greenm. [deprecated]
  • Montanoa hibiscifolia D'Arcy [unknown]
  • Montanoa werklei Berger [deprecated]

Description

Montanoa hibiscifolia (also called Hibiscus-leaved Montanoa, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico, and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa hibiscifolia 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 such as digestive disorders, skin infections, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montanoa hibiscifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa hibiscifolia is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Montanoa hibiscifolia

Montanoa hibiscifolia is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, open woodlands and scrublands.

Montanoa hibiscifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montanoa hibiscifolia?

Montanoa hibiscifolia

What is the common name of Montanoa hibiscifolia?

Hibiscus-leaved Montanoa

What is the natural habitat of Montanoa hibiscifolia?

It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, open habitats.

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