Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vassilievii
ID:
1105809

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26200633: Based on the initial data import
John McNeill (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McNeill' in the authors string.
Olga Kuzeneva (1887-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuzen.' in the authors string.