Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
montana
ID:
493706

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Reynolds

Source:
ksu

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 55 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493038



Common Names

  • Sarcopteryx montana
  • Mountain Sarcopteryx
  • Mountain Snakeweed


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Description

Sarcopteryx montana (also called 'Montane Sarcopteryx', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcopteryx montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcopteryx montana has small white flowers, with a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcopteryx montana is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Sarcopteryx montana

Sarcopteryx montana is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Sarcopteryx montana FAQ

What is the common name of Sarcopteryx montana?

Mountain Sarcopteryx

What is the natural habitat of Sarcopteryx montana?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the distribution range of Sarcopteryx montana?

South America

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References