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
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.
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
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Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
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Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
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Alafia multiflora,
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