Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
cistiflora
ID:
452912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies ex Arn.) D.I.Ford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 277 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452244



Common Names

  • Montiopsis cistiflora
  • Cistiflora Montiopsis
  • Cistiflora Montiopsis


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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia cistiflora Gillies ex Arn. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia dianthoides Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia splendens Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Calandrinia splendens dianthoides (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Claytonia cistiflora (Gillies ex Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Claytonia splendens (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Montiopsis cistiflora (also called Cistus-flowered Montiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile. It has small, lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in coastal scrub, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Montiopsis cistiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montiopsis cistiflora has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montiopsis cistiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Montiopsis cistiflora

Montiopsis cistiflora is native to Chile.

Montiopsis cistiflora FAQ

What are the common names of Montiopsis cistiflora?

Cistus-flowered Montiopsis

What is the growth habit of Montiopsis cistiflora?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the natural habitat of Montiopsis cistiflora?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.

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-2508722: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Donna I. Ford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Ford' in the authors string.