Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollissima
ID:
30462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn. ex Groenland

Source:
gcc

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 4, 6: 543 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029791



Common Names

  • Soft Montanoa
  • Soft Daisybush
  • Soft Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eriocoma mollissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Eriocoma grandiflora (DC.) Koord. ex Koord. [unknown]
  • Eriocoma grandiflora alam. [unknown]

Description

Montanoa mollissima (also called Soft Montanoa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters. It is found in dry, rocky soils in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montanoa mollissima has small, white flowers with yellow centers and seeds that are small and brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa mollissima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sunny spot. The cuttings should be kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Montanoa mollissima

Montanoa mollissima is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts, hillsides, and canyons.

Montanoa mollissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montanoa mollissima?

Montanoa mollissima

What is the common name of Montanoa mollissima?

Soft Montanoa

What is the natural habitat of Montanoa mollissima?

Dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides

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-128794: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Johannes Groenland (1824-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Groenland' in the authors string.