Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1412253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Handlos) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.213194444. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424718



Common Names

  • Montana Callisia
  • Mountain Callisia
  • Mountain Star-Grass


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Description

Callisia montana (also called Mountain Callisia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Callisia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it can help treat various skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callisia montana has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callisia montana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a stem cutting and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Cover the pot with a plastic bag and place it in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, remove the plastic bag and water the soil as needed.

Where to Find Callisia montana

Callisia montana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Callisia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callisia montana?

Callisia montana

What is the common name of Callisia montana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Callisia montana?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Callisia genus

Callisia ciliata, Callisia cordifolia, Callisia filiformis, Callisia fragrans, Callisia gentlei, Callisia gracilis, Callisia graminea, Callisia grandiflora, Callisia hintoniorum, Callisia insignis, Callisia laui, Callisia micrantha, Callisia monandra, Callisia multiflora, Callisia navicularis, Callisia ornata, Callisia repens, Callisia rosea, Callisia soconuscensis, Callisia tehuantepecana, Callisia warszewicziana, Callisia encolea, Callisia amplexicaulis, Callisia diuretica, Callisia silvatica, Callisia ionantha, Callisia angustifolia, Callisia brasiliensis, Callisia montana, Callisia neglecta, Callisia disgrega, Callisia amplexans, Callisia mexicana, Callisia kruseana, Callisia elata, Callisia palmeri, Callisia saxicola, Callisia purpurascens, Callisia warmingiana, Callisia serrulata, Callisia glandulosa,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Wayne L. Handlos (d.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Handlos' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.