Montitega
Genus of plants
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Montitega is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae.[1]
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| Montitega | |
|---|---|
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| Montitega dealbata | |
Scientific 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
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.[2]
Distribution
Indigenous. Australia (Tasmania) and New Zealand (North, South and Stewart Islands).[2]
Flowering
- Flowering time: January – March
- Flowering color: white
- Fruiting: January – April
Species
- Montitega dealbata (R.Br.) C.M.Weiller [1]