Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
montanus
ID:
444832

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Porter & L.A.Johnson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Aliso 19: 81 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444164



Common Names

  • Leptosiphon montanus
  • Mountain leptosiphon
  • Leptosiphon


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Synonyms

  • Linanthus montanus (Greene) Greene [unknown]
  • Gilia montana (Greene) Rattan [unknown]
  • Linanthus ciliatus montanus Greene [unknown]

Description

Leptosiphon montanus (also called Montanus, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas and on roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leptosiphon montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptosiphon montanus has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptosiphon montanus is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Leptosiphon montanus

Leptosiphon montanus is native to the western United States.

Leptosiphon montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptosiphon montanus?

Leptosiphon montanus

What type of plant is Leptosiphon montanus?

Annual herb

Where does Leptosiphon montanus grow?

Western North America

Species in the Leptosiphon genus

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2495054: Based on the initial data import
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
Leigh Alma Johnson (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Johnson' in the authors string.