Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 40: 23 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246386
Common Names
- Motandra lujaei
- Lujaei Motandra
- Motandra Lujaei
Description
Motandra lujaei (also called Motandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Motandra lujaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Motandra lujaei is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Motandra lujaei is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Motandra lujaei
Motandra lujaei is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Motandra lujaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Motandra lujaei?
Motandra lujaei
What is the common name of Motandra lujaei?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Motandra lujaei?
Tropical forests
Species in the Motandra genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,