Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
135988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 6: 60 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135317

Common Names

  • Mountain Hippia
  • Mountain Daisy
  • Hippia Montana

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Description

Hippia montana (also called 'Mountain Hippia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States, Mexico, and Guatemala. It grows in dry, open areas, such as rocky slopes, ridges, and meadows, and is characterized by its small, yellow flower heads and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hippia montana is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hippia montana is a small yellow flower head with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hippia montana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hippia montana

Hippia montana is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and prairies.

Hippia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hippia montana?

Hippia montana

What is the common name of Hippia montana?

Mountain Hippia

What is the natural habitat of Hippia montana?

Mountain slopes and meadows

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,

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