Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
montana
ID:
825714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jabl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 178 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825048



Common Names

  • Montana Celianella
  • Mountain Celianella
  • Alpine Celianella


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Description

Celianella montana (also called 'Mountain Celianella', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to the Yunnan province of China and is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests. It is a small shrub with green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Celianella montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Celianella montana has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Celianella montana is a small, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and spreads up to 12 inches (30 cm) wide. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and can produce small white or pink flowers. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the ground in well-draining soil. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Celianella montana

Celianella montana is native to the Mediterranean region.

Celianella montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Celianella montana?

Celianella montana

What is the common name of Celianella montana?

Mountain Celianella

What is the natural habitat of Celianella montana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Celianella genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36257: Based on the initial data import
Eugene Jablonszky (1892-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jabl.' in the authors string.