Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
1105660

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
tro

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 191 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104998



Common Names

  • Montia howellii
  • Howellii Montia
  • Howellii's Montia


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Description

Montia howellii (also called Howell's Montia, among many other common names) is an annual succulent plant with small, fleshy leaves and bright white flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Montia howellii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montia howellii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a basal rosette of spoon-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Montia howellii

Montia howellii is native to western North America.

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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