Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1138272

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137610

Common Names

  • Sutera montana
  • Mountain Baby's Breath
  • Mountain Sutera

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Description

Sutera montana (also called Mountain False Baby's Breath, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, grassy areas on mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Sutera montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sutera montana has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sutera montana is an evergreen, perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be placed in a warm, shaded area. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sutera montana

Sutera montana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29202959: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.