Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
monticola
ID:
615781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petrie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 44: 179 (1911 publ. 1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615113



Common Names

  • Colobanthus monticola
  • Mountain Colobanthus
  • Mountain Pearlwort


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Description

Colobanthus monticola (also called Mountain Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Falkland Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its tufted growth habit.

Uses & Benefits

Colobanthus monticola is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colobanthus monticola has small, white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colobanthus monticola is a low-growing perennial wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Colobanthus monticola

Colobanthus monticola can be found in Chile and Argentina.

Colobanthus monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colobanthus monticola?

Colobanthus monticola

What is the common name of Colobanthus monticola?

Mountain Colobanthus

Where is Colobanthus monticola found?

Colobanthus monticola is found in the Andes of South America

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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