Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 565 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004711
Common Names
- Montanoa karwinskii
- Karwinski's Montanoa
- Karwinski's Sunflower
Description
Montanoa karwinskii (also called Karwinski's Montanoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves that are dark green in color and grow in clusters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Montanoa karwinskii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as its leaves contain compounds that are toxic to many insects. Additionally, it can be used as a natural dye, as its flowers produce a yellow-orange pigment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Montanoa karwinskii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Montanoa karwinskii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it is best to use a soil that is slightly acidic. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. It is also important to fertilize the plant regularly to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Montanoa karwinskii
Montanoa karwinskii is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky soils in open woods and meadows.
Montanoa karwinskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Montanoa karwinskii?
Montanoa karwinskii
What is the common name of Montanoa karwinskii?
Karwinski's Montanoa
What type of plant is Montanoa karwinskii?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Montanoa karwinskii?
Grassy places, roadsides, and disturbed areas
What is the flowering season of Montanoa karwinskii?
Summer
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,