Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Bunwong, Chantar. & S.C.Keeley
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 37: 65 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339086
Description
Cyanthillium montanum (also called Mountain Cyanthillium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Cyanthillium montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyanthillium montanum has yellow flowers with purple markings. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyanthillium montanum is a small herbaceous plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost.
Where to Find Cyanthillium montanum
Cyanthillium montanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Cyanthillium montanum FAQ
What is the common name of Cyanthillium montanum?
Mountain cyanthillium
What is the natural habitat of Cyanthillium montanum?
It is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes
What are the characteristics of Cyanthillium montanum?
It is a small herb with a single stem and small white flowers
Species in the Cyanthillium genus
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
Sukhonthip Bunwong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunwong' in the authors string.