Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1296262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 5 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295600



Common Names

  • Hudsonia montana
  • Montana Hudsonia
  • Montana


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Description

Hudsonia montana (also called Mountain Golden Heather, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small yellow flowers and is native to North America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hudsonia montana is used as a ground cover and to help control erosion. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hudsonia montana has small yellow flowers with five petals and numerous yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Hudsonia montana

Hudsonia montana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Hudsonia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hudsonia montana?

Hudsonia montana

What is the common name of Hudsonia montana?

Mountain Golden Heather

What is the natural habitat of Hudsonia montana?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

Species in the Cistaceae family

Cistus akamantis, Cistus atlanticus, Cistus ingwersenii, Cistus osbeckiifolius, Cistus santae, Cistus banaresii, Cistus grancanariae, Cistus palmensis, Cistus aguilari, Cistus albereensis, Cistus albidus, Cistus asper, Cistus atriplicifolius, Cistus calycinus, Cistus canescens, Cistus cebennensis, Cistus cheiranthoides, Cistus chinamadensis, Cistus clausonii, Cistus clusii, Cistus conradiae, Cistus creticus, Cistus crispus, Cistus cyprius, Cistus dansereaui, Cistus escartianus, Cistus florentinus, Cistus formosus, Cistus halimifolius, Cistus heterophyllus, Cistus horrens, Cistus hybridus, Cistus incanus, Cistus inflatus, Cistus ladanifer, Cistus lasianthus, Cistus laurifolius, Cistus laxus, Cistus ledon, Cistus libanotis, Cistus matritensis, Cistus monspeliensis, Cistus munbyi, Cistus nigricans, Cistus novus, Cistus obtusifolius, Cistus ocreatus, Cistus ocymoides, Cistus palhinhae, Cistus parviflorus,

References