Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
1305687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Donnell & C.Takeuchi

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 177: 298 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318141



Common Names

  • Callianthe montana
  • Montana Callianthe
  • Callianthe montana Plant


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Description

Callianthe montana (also called 'Callianthe', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Callianthe montana is a popular ornamental plant, and is often used in gardens and outdoor landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Callianthe montana is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Callianthe montana: This plant is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Callianthe montana

Callianthe montana can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Callianthe montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callianthe montana?

Callianthe montana

What is the common name of Callianthe montana?

Mountain callianthe

Where is Callianthe montana native to?

Brazil

Species in the Callianthe genus

Callianthe montana, Callianthe andrade-limae, Callianthe bedfordiana, Callianthe bezerrae, Callianthe darwinii, Callianthe rufinerva, Callianthe rufivela, Callianthe scabrida, Callianthe schenckii, Callianthe sellowiana, Callianthe elegans, Callianthe fluviatilis, Callianthe glaziovii, Callianthe inaequalis, Callianthe latipetala, Callianthe monteiroi, Callianthe muelleri-friderici, Callianthe pickelii, Callianthe senilis, Callianthe malmeana, Callianthe mexiae, Callianthe macrantha, Callianthe cyclonervosa, Callianthe geminiflora, Callianthe jaliscana, Callianthe jujuiensis, Callianthe mouraei, Callianthe pachecoana, Callianthe petiolaris, Callianthe purpusii, Callianthe torrendii, Callianthe tridens, Callianthe vexillaria, Callianthe megapotamica, Callianthe nivea, Callianthe peruviana, Callianthe ulbrichii, Callianthe pauciflora, Callianthe sylvatica, Callianthe longifolia, Callianthe lanata, Callianthe picta, Callianthe amoena,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.
Cátia Takeuchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Takeuchi' in the authors string.