Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) G.Sancho
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 147(1): 31 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318541
Common Names
- Moquiniastrum gardneri
- Gardner's Moquiniastrum
- Gardneri Moquiniastrum
Description
Moquiniastrum gardneri (also called Gardneri Moquiniastrum, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in humid, shady forests, often near streams and waterfalls.
Uses & Benefits
Moquiniastrum gardneri is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moquiniastrum gardneri has small, white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moquiniastrum gardneri is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Moquiniastrum gardneri
Moquiniastrum gardneri is found in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil.
Moquiniastrum gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moquiniastrum gardneri?
Moquiniastrum gardneri
What is the common name of Moquiniastrum gardneri?
Gardneri
Where does Moquiniastrum gardneri grow?
It is native to Brazil
Species in the Moquiniastrum genus
Moquiniastrum densicephalum,
Moquiniastrum discolor,
Moquiniastrum gardneri,
Moquiniastrum hatschbachii,
Moquiniastrum mollissimum,
Moquiniastrum paniculatum,
Moquiniastrum ramboi,
Moquiniastrum sordidum,
Moquiniastrum velutinum,
Moquiniastrum argyreum,
Moquiniastrum blanchetianum,
Moquiniastrum cinereum,
Moquiniastrum argentinum,
Moquiniastrum barrosoae,
Moquiniastrum bolivianum,
Moquiniastrum cordatum,
Moquiniastrum floribundum,
Moquiniastrum haumanianum,
Moquiniastrum oligocephalum,
Moquiniastrum polymorphum,
Moquiniastrum pulchrum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
Gisela Sancho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Sancho' in the authors string.