Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tehuacana
ID:
24889

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 47: 209 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024218



Common Names

  • Montanoa
  • Tehuacana
  • Mexican Daisy


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Description

Montanoa tehuacana (also called Tehuacan Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has white flowers and can be found in Mexico. It is commonly found in dry scrublands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Montanoa tehuacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers can be used to make herbal teas. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Montanoa tehuacana is yellow and daisy-like, with many petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a single, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montanoa tehuacana is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept well-watered and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Montanoa tehuacana

Montanoa tehuacana can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Central America.

Montanoa tehuacana FAQ

What are the common names of Montanoa tehuacana?

Common names of Montanoa tehuacana include Tehuacan Daisy, Tehuacan Sunflower, and Tehuacan Montanoa.

What is the scientific classification of Montanoa tehuacana?

The scientific classification of Montanoa tehuacana is as follows: Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Asterales; Family: Asteraceae; Genus: Montanoa; Species: Montanoa tehuacana.

What are the uses of Montanoa tehuacana?

Montanoa tehuacana has a variety of uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its oil.

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,