Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuzen.) McNeill
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 53: 805 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105147
Common Names
- Montia vassilievii
- Vassiliev's Montia
- Vassilievii Montia
Description
Montia vassilievii (also called 'Vassiliev's Montia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist soils in meadows, woodlands, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Montia vassilievii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Montia vassilievii has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Montia vassilievii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Montia vassilievii
Montia vassilievii can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Species in the Montia genus
Montia fontana,
Montia diffusa,
Montia chamissoi,
Montia bostockii,
Montia dichotoma,
Montia howellii,
Montia linearis,
Montia parvifolia,
Montia vassilievii,
Montia biapiculata,
Montia parviflora,
Montia australasica,
Montia platyphylla,
Species in the Montiaceae family
Calandrinia crispisepala,
Calandrinia kalanniensis,
Calandrinia translucens,
Calandrinia acaulis,
Calandrinia acuminata,
Calandrinia aegialitis,
Calandrinia affinis,
Calandrinia alba,
Calandrinia arenicola,
Calandrinia argentea,
Calandrinia balonensis,
Calandrinia bandurriae,
Calandrinia biflora,
Calandrinia bracteosa,
Calandrinia brevipedata,
Calandrinia breweri,
Calandrinia caesia,
Calandrinia caespitosa,
Calandrinia calycotricha,
Calandrinia calyptrata,
Calandrinia carolinii,
Calandrinia ciliata,
Calandrinia colchaguensis,
Calandrinia compacta,
Calandrinia composita,
Calandrinia compressa,
Calandrinia conferta,
Calandrinia corrigioloides,
Calandrinia corymbosa,
Calandrinia crassifolia,
Calandrinia creethae,
Calandrinia cygnorum,
Calandrinia cylindrica,
Calandrinia depressa,
Calandrinia dielsii,
Calandrinia dipetala,
Calandrinia disperma,
Calandrinia eremaea,
Calandrinia filifolia,
Calandrinia galapagosa,
Calandrinia glaucopurpurea,
Calandrinia gracilis,
Calandrinia graminifolia,
Calandrinia granulifera,
Calandrinia heterophylla,
Calandrinia hirtella,
Calandrinia involucrata,
Calandrinia lancifolia,
Calandrinia lehmannii,
Calandrinia leucopogon,