Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) I.M.Turner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Webbia 71: 227 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346944
Common Names
- Motandra paniculata
- Paniculata Motandra
- Motandra Paniculata
Description
Motandra paniculata (also called 'Panicled Motandra', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant with an erect stem. It is native to Mexico, and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Motandra paniculata is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Motandra paniculata has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Motandra paniculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is also susceptible to frost damage, so it should be grown in a warm, sheltered position. It is best propagated in spring or early summer, when the soil is warm and moist.
Where to Find Motandra paniculata
Motandra paniculata can be found in the mountains of India.
Motandra paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Motandra paniculata?
Motandra paniculata
What is the natural habitat of Motandra paniculata?
Motandra paniculata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What are the common names of Motandra paniculata?
Common names for Motandra paniculata include tropical rainforest orchid, yellow orchid, and yellow-flowered orchid.
Species in the Motandra 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,