Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamissoi
ID:
453080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ledeb. ex Spreng.) Greene

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Fl. Francisc. : 180 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452412



Common Names

  • Montia chamissoi
  • Montia
  • Chamissoi


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Synonyms

  • Claytonia aquatica Nutt. [unknown]
  • Claytonia chamissoi Ledeb. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Claytonia chamissonis Eschsch. ex Cham. [unknown]
  • Claytonia chamissonis tenerrima A.Gray [unknown]
  • Claytonia stolonifera C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Crunocallis chamissoi (Ledeb. ex Spreng.) Cockerell ex Daniels [unknown]
  • Crunocallis chamissonis Rydb. [unknown]
  • Crunocallis chamissoi (Ledeb. ex Spreng.) Rydb. [deprecated]

Description

Montia chamissoi (also called 'Chamisso'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 chamissoi 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 chamissoi 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 chamissoi 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 chamissoi

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

Montia chamissoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montia chamissoi?

Montia chamissoi

What is the common name of Montia chamissoi?

Montia chamissoi

What is the family of Montia chamissoi?

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-2509003: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.