Passerina montivaga - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montivaga
ID:
1268218
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bredenk. & A.E.van Wyk
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 32: 34 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267556
Common Names
- Mountain Passerina
- Mountain Passerina
- Mountain Passerina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Passerina montivaga (also called Blue Grosbeak, among many other common names) is a species of bird in the Cardinalidae family. It is found in Mexico and Central America. It inhabits open woodlands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Passerina montivaga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and other outdoor spaces. It is known for its bright, showy flowers and its long flowering season. It is also used medicinally for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Passerina montivaga is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Passerina montivaga is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Passerina montivaga
Passerina montivaga is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, Michoacán, Morelos, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Species in the Passerina genus
Passerina montana, Passerina burchellii, Passerina comosa, Passerina ericoides, Passerina falcifolia, Passerina filiformis, Passerina galpinii, Passerina obtusifolia, Passerina paleacea, Passerina paludosa, Passerina rigida, Passerina rubra, Passerina truncata, Passerina quadrifaria, Passerina nivicola, Passerina montivaga, Passerina esterhuyseniae, Passerina pendula, Passerina drakensbergensis, Passerina corymbosa,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50227593: Based on the initial data import
Abraham Erasmus van Wyk (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Christina Lindith Bredenkamp (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bredenk.' in the authors string.