Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fontana
ID:
453058

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 87 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452390



Common Names

  • Fontana Montia
  • Montia fontana
  • Blinkweed


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Synonyms

  • Montia lamprosperma Cham. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia cerrateae Añon [unknown]
  • Calandrinia pusilla Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Cameraria fontana Moench [unknown]
  • Claytonia fontana (L.) R.J.Davis [unknown]
  • Claytonia hallii A.Gray [unknown]
  • Claytonia pusilla (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Montia funstonii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Montia hallii (A.Gray) Greene [unknown]
  • Montia fontana fontana [unknown]
  • Montia fontana tenerrima Fernald & Wiegand [unknown]
  • Montia dipetala Suksd. [unknown]
  • Montia fontana repens Pers. [unknown]
  • Montia fontana erecta Pers. [unknown]
  • Montia fontana intermedia (Beeby) Walters [unknown]
  • Montia alsine-facie Gilib. [unknown]
  • Montia erecta Steud. [unknown]
  • Montia linearifolia d'Urv. [unknown]
  • Montia terrestris Dumort. [unknown]
  • Montia pentandra Willd. ex Cham. [unknown]
  • Montia arvensis Wallr. [unknown]
  • Montia major Steud. [unknown]
  • Montia tenella Steud. [unknown]
  • Montia chaberti Gand. [unknown]
  • Montia decumbens St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Montia fontana lamprosperma (Cham.) H.Lindb. [unknown]
  • Montia fontana boreo-rivularis Lindberg [unknown]
  • Montia fontana intermedia Beeby [unknown]
  • Montia rivularis aquatica Glück [unknown]
  • Montia rivularis terrestris Glück [unknown]
  • Montia stenophylla Rydb. [unknown]
  • Montia clara Ö.Nilsson [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Montia fontana sub. chondrosperma (Fenzl) Walters
Montia fontana sub. amporitana Sennen
Montia fontana sub. variabilis Walters

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montia fontana 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 fontana 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 fontana

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

Montia fontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Montia fontana?

Montia fontana

What is the common name of Montia fontana?

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What is the family of Montia fontana?

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,

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