Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bostockii
ID:
453083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.E.Porsild) S.L.Welsh

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 28: 154 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452415



Common Names

  • Montia bostockii
  • Montia
  • Bostockii


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Synonyms

  • Claytonia bostockii A.E.Porsild [unknown]
  • Claytoniella bostockii (A.E.Porsild) Jurtzev [unknown]
  • Montiastrum bostockii (A.E.Porsild) Ö.Nilsson [unknown]

Description

Montia bostockii (also called 'Bostock's Water Blinks', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in meadows, streamsides, and wetland margins.

Uses & Benefits

Montia bostockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montia bostockii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montia bostockii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Montia bostockii

Montia bostockii is native to North America and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Montia bostockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montia bostockii?

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What is the family of Montia bostockii?

Portulacaceae

Species in the Montiaceae family

Calandrinia crispisepala, Calandrinia kalanniensis, Calandrinia translucens, Calandrinia acaulis, Calandrinia acuminata, Calandrinia aegialitis, Calandrinia affinis, Calandrinia alba, Calandrinia arenicola, Calandrinia argentea, Calandrinia balonensis, Calandrinia bandurriae, Calandrinia biflora, Calandrinia bracteosa, Calandrinia brevipedata, Calandrinia breweri, Calandrinia caesia, Calandrinia caespitosa, Calandrinia calycotricha, Calandrinia calyptrata, Calandrinia carolinii, Calandrinia ciliata, Calandrinia colchaguensis, Calandrinia compacta, Calandrinia composita, Calandrinia compressa, Calandrinia conferta, Calandrinia corrigioloides, Calandrinia corymbosa, Calandrinia crassifolia, Calandrinia creethae, Calandrinia cygnorum, Calandrinia cylindrica, Calandrinia depressa, Calandrinia dielsii, Calandrinia dipetala, Calandrinia disperma, Calandrinia eremaea, Calandrinia filifolia, Calandrinia galapagosa, Calandrinia glaucopurpurea, Calandrinia gracilis, Calandrinia graminifolia, Calandrinia granulifera, Calandrinia heterophylla, Calandrinia hirtella, Calandrinia involucrata, Calandrinia lancifolia, Calandrinia lehmannii, Calandrinia leucopogon,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2509009: Based on the initial data import
Erling Porsild (1901-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Porsild' in the authors string.
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.