Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteropoda
ID:
97210

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 37: 56 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096539



Common Names

  • Wing-petaled Daisy
  • Wing Petal Daisy
  • Wing-petal Daisy


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Description

Montanoa pteropoda (also called Mexican Sunflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa pteropoda is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montanoa pteropoda has yellow, daisy-like flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa pteropoda is a perennial shrub that can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

Where to Find Montanoa pteropoda

Montanoa pteropoda can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Montanoa pteropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montanoa pteropoda?

Montanoa pteropoda

What is the common name of Montanoa pteropoda?

Wing-petalled Montanoa

Where is Montanoa pteropoda found?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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-52682: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.