Montanoa imbricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
135745
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.A.Funk
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 36: 116, fig (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135074
Common Names
- Montanoa imbricata
- Ribbon Bush
- Mexican Daisy Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Montanoa imbricata (also called Imbricated Montanoa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montanoa imbricata has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Montanoa imbricata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or division in spring. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Montanoa imbricata
Montanoa imbricata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico and Central America.
Montanoa imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Montanoa imbricata?
Montanoa imbricata
What is the common name of Montanoa imbricata?
Imbricate Montanoa
What is the natural habitat of Montanoa imbricata?
Grasslands, heaths and open woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-95835: Based on the initial data import
Victoria Ann Funk (1947-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Funk' in the authors string.