Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
montanus
ID:
801611

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C.Manning & Goldblatt

Source:
iplants

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 34: 103 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800945



Common Names

  • Thereianthus montanus
  • Montane Thereianthus
  • Mountain Thereianthus


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Description

Thereianthus montanus (also called Mountain Thereianthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Thereianthus montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thereianthus montanus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thereianthus montanus is a perennial herb native to South America. It grows up to 1m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Thereianthus montanus

Thereianthus montanus is native to Mexico and is found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Thereianthus montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thereianthus montanus?

Thereianthus montanus

What is the common name of Thereianthus montanus?

Mountain Thereianthus

What is the natural habitat of Thereianthus montanus?

It is native to Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-339354: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.