Montiopsis modesta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modesta
ID:
1105861
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Phil.) D.I.Ford
Source:
tro
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 275 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105199
Common Names
- Montiopsis modesta
- Modest Montiopsis
- Montiopsis Modesta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Montiopsis modesta (also called Modest Montiopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains of Chile and Argentina. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and along streams and lakes. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Montiopsis modesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montiopsis modesta has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Montiopsis modesta 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 modesta
Montiopsis modesta 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-26200703: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Donna I. Ford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Ford' in the authors string.