Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
1246247

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mack.) Cronquist

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 34(4): 367. 1982

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001245585

Common Names

  • Taenidia Montana
  • Mountain Pimpernel
  • Mountain Monkshood

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Description

Taenidia montana (also called 'Mountain Pimpernel', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apiaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the temperate regions of North America, and is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taenidia montana is used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers are used as a natural dye. It is also used as a medicinal plant, and its leaves are used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taenidia montana has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taenidia montana is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Propagation is usually done by seeds or cuttings.

Where to Find Taenidia montana

Taenidia montana is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky soils.

Taenidia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taenidia montana?

Taenidia montana

What is the common name of Taenidia montana?

Mountain Pimpernel

What is the natural habitat of Taenidia montana?

Grasslands

Species in the Taenidia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50134154: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Cronquist (1919-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronquist' in the authors string.
Kenneth Kent Mackenzie (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mack.' in the authors string.