Montitega

Montitega is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae.[1]

Montitega
Montitega dealbata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Subfamily: Epacridoideae
Tribe: Styphelieae
Genus: Montitega
C.M.Weiller

Habitat[2]

From sea level to alpine zones on poorly drained ground or peat bogs amongst other cushion-plants, shrubs and grasses. In northern part of its range this species is strictly alpine

Distribution[3]

Indigenous. Australia (Tasmania) and New Zealand (North, South and Stewart Islands)

Flowering[4]
  • Flowering time: January - March
  • Flowering color: white
  • Fruiting: January - April

Species:[1]

  • Montitega dealbata (R.Br.) C.M.Weiller

References
  1. "Montitega C.M.Weiller | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  2. "Montitega dealbata". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
  3. "Montitega dealbata". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
  4. "Montitega dealbata". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2021-07-01.
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