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Montanoa hibiscifolia

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Montanoa hibiscifolia
In Hawaii
Leaves
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Montanoa
Species:
M. hibiscifolia
Binomial name
Montanoa hibiscifolia
Synonyms[1]
  • Eriocoma hibiscifolia (Benth.) Kuntze
  • Montanoa pittieri B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
  • Montanoa samalensis J.M.Coult.
  • Montanoa wercklei A.Berger

Montanoa hibiscifolia, the tree daisy or Anzac-flower, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.[2] It is native to Central America and southern Mexico, and it has been introduced to other locations including South Africa and Australia.[1] An erect tree-like perennial reaching 6 m (20 ft), it is invasive, capable of forming dense stands.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Montanoa hibiscifolia Benth". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Montanoa hibiscifolia Benth". plantnet.org. Pl@ntNet. 22 February 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024. Validated names 4; Anzac-flower, Tree daisy, Treedaisy, Mallow-leaf Montanoa
  3. ^ "Montanoa hibiscifolia (Tree daisy)". CABI Compendium. 2022. doi:10.1079/cabicompendium.34787.