Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
gayana
ID:
452923

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barnéoud) D.I.Ford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 277 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452255



Common Names

  • Montiopsis gayana
  • Gay's Montiopsis
  • Gay's Montiopsis


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Synonyms

  • Calandrinia acutisepala Añon [unknown]
  • Calandrinia gayana Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Calandrinia gayana glomerata Reiche [unknown]
  • Calandrinia glandulifera Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia multibracteata Hauman [unknown]
  • Calandrinia patagonica Speg. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia rahmeri Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia tenuifolia Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia vidalii Phil. [unknown]
  • Claytonia gayana (Barnéoud) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Claytonia tenuifolia (Phil.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Montiopsis gayana (also called Gay's 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 gayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Montiopsis gayana has white flowers with yellow centres, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montiopsis gayana 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 gayana

Montiopsis gayana is native to Chile.

Montiopsis gayana FAQ

What are the common names of Montiopsis gayana?

Gay's Montiopsis

What is the growth habit of Montiopsis gayana?

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

What is the natural habitat of Montiopsis gayana?

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-2508749: Based on the initial data import
François Marius Barnéoud (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnéoud' in the authors string.
Donna I. Ford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Ford' in the authors string.