Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1409498

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rose) E.E.Schill. & Panero

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 324. 2011 [24 Oct 2011]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421963

Common Names

  • Aldama montana
  • Mountain Aldama
  • Mountain Daisy

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Description

Aldama montana (also called Mountain Aldama, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aldama montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aldama montana has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aldama montana can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Aldama montana

Aldama montana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Aldama montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aldama montana?

Aldama montana

What is the common name of Aldama montana?

Mountain clubmoss

Where is Aldama montana found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Species in the Aldama genus

Aldama mesoamericana, Aldama dentata, Aldama arenaria, Aldama aspilioides, Aldama bakeriana, Aldama bracteata, Aldama filifolia, Aldama santacatarinensis, Aldama subtruncata, Aldama tenuifolia, Aldama trichophylla, Aldama veredensis, Aldama vernonioides, Aldama kunthiana, Aldama laxicymosa, Aldama meridionalis, Aldama oblongifolia, Aldama robusta, Aldama rubra, Aldama gardneri, Aldama goyasensis, Aldama goyazii, Aldama grandiflora, Aldama knobiana, Aldama discolor, Aldama adenotricha, Aldama amphichlora, Aldama anchusifolia, Aldama angustifolia, Aldama apiculata, Aldama atacamensis, Aldama australis, Aldama bishopii, Aldama brandegeei, Aldama buddlejiformis, Aldama brittonii, Aldama breviflosculosa, Aldama canescens, Aldama congesta, Aldama coraniana, Aldama cordifolia, Aldama cornifolia, Aldama densifolia, Aldama dilloniorum, Aldama ellenbergii, Aldama emaciata, Aldama ensifolia, Aldama excelsa, Aldama fabrisii, Aldama flava,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Edward E. Schilling (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.E.Schill.' in the authors string.