Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
pantchenkoana
ID:
247090

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Zarucchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 87(1): 46. 1988 [1987 publ. 1988]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246422

Common Names

  • Mucoa Pantchenkoana
  • Pantchenkoana Orchid
  • Mucoa Orchid

Searching for Mucoa pantchenkoana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Ambelania pantchenkoana Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Mucoa pantchenkoana (also called Pantchenkoana, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with long, thin stems that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in humid forests, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mucoa pantchenkoana 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 Mucoa pantchenkoana is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Mucoa pantchenkoana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Mucoa pantchenkoana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mucoa pantchenkoana

Mucoa pantchenkoana is native to Brazil.

Mucoa pantchenkoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucoa pantchenkoana?

Mucoa pantchenkoana

What type of plant is Mucoa pantchenkoana?

Herb

Where is Mucoa pantchenkoana found?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Mucoa 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-130258: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.