Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
umbellata
ID:
452925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) D.I.Ford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 276 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452257



Common Names

  • Montiopsis umbellata
  • Umbellata Montiopsis
  • Umbellata's Montiopsis


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Synonyms

  • Talinum umbellatum Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia chubutensis Speg. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia hispida Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia phalacra Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia sanfurgii Phil. [unknown]
  • Calandrinia sericea phalacra (Phil.) Reiche [unknown]
  • Calandrinia umbellata (Ruiz & Pav.) DC. [unknown]
  • Calandriniopsis umbellata (Ruiz & Pav.) E.Franz [unknown]
  • Claytonia umbellata (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Colobanthus chubutensis (Speg.) Macloskie [unknown]

Description

Montiopsis umbellata (also called Umbel-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 umbellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Montiopsis umbellata 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 umbellata

Montiopsis umbellata is native to Chile.

Montiopsis umbellata FAQ

What are the common names of Montiopsis umbellata?

Umbel-flowered Montiopsis

What is the growth habit of Montiopsis umbellata?

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

What is the natural habitat of Montiopsis umbellata?

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-2508752: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.
Donna I. Ford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Ford' in the authors string.