Montiopsis capitata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
1105834
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) D.I.Ford
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 274 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105172
Common Names
- Montiopsis capitata
- Capitate Montiopsis
- Montiopsis Capitata
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Montiopsis capitata (also called 'Capitate Montiopsis', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Montiopsis capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montiopsis capitata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Montiopsis capitata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Montiopsis capitata
Montiopsis capitata is native to South America.
Species in the Montiopsis genus
Montiopsis cistiflora, Montiopsis berteroana, Montiopsis gayana, Montiopsis umbellata, Montiopsis andicola, Montiopsis capitata, Montiopsis cumingii, Montiopsis demissa, Montiopsis gilliesii, Montiopsis parviflora, Montiopsis ramosissima, Montiopsis trifida, Montiopsis sericea, Montiopsis copiapina, Montiopsis glomerata, Montiopsis modesta, Montiopsis potentilloides, Montiopsis polycarpoides,
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 tro-26200674: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Donna I. Ford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Ford' in the authors string.