Status:
valid
Authors:
W.L.Wagner & D.R.Herbst
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 12(4): 605 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127950
Common Names
- Montgomery's Remya
- Remya Montgomeryi
- Remya
Description
Remya montgomeryi (also called Montgomery's Remya, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Remya montgomeryi is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Remya montgomeryi is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are yellow-green with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Remya montgomeryi is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but the seedlings are slow to establish. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Remya montgomeryi
Remya montgomeryi can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Remya montgomeryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Remya montgomeryi?
Remya montgomeryi
What is the common name of Remya montgomeryi?
Montgomery's remya
What is the family of Remya montgomeryi?
Asteraceae
Species in the Remya 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,