Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
451634

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 4: 416 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450966



Common Names

  • Monttea chilensis
  • Chilean Monttea
  • Chile Monttea


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Description

Monttea chilensis (also called Chilean Monttea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Chile and Argentina. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, shrublands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Monttea chilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Monttea chilensis var. taltalensis Reiche
Monttea chilensis var. chilensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped with five petals. Seed: Small, black and round. Seedlings: Long, slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Monttea chilensis is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Monttea chilensis

Monttea chilensis can be found in Chile, in the Atacama, Coquimbo, and Valparaíso regions.

Monttea chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Monttea chilensis?

Monttea chilensis

What is the common name of Monttea chilensis?

Chilean monttea

Where is Monttea chilensis native to?

South America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30138297-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].