Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
moluccensis
ID:
948579

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 34 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947917

Common Names

  • Ecua moluccensis
  • Moluccensis Ecua
  • Moluccensis Ecue

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Description

Ecua moluccensis (also called Moluccan Ecua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Panama and Colombia, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ecua moluccensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ecua moluccensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ecua moluccensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Ecua moluccensis is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Ecua moluccensis

Ecua moluccensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Ecua genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66257: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.