Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
caleopuensis
ID:
375975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dusén

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patagonia, Botany 8(Suppl.): 255 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375307

Common Names

  • Moschopsis Caleopuensis
  • Caleopuensis Muskplant
  • Muskplant

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Synonyms

  • Gamocarpha caleofuensis Speg. [unknown]

Description

Moschopsis caleopuensis (also called Moschopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome, and its stems are up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Moschopsis caleopuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soil. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Moschopsis caleopuensis is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moschopsis caleopuensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Moschopsis caleopuensis

Moschopsis caleopuensis can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the Atlantic coast of Brazil.

Moschopsis caleopuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moschopsis caleopuensis?

Moschopsis caleopuensis

What type of plant is Moschopsis caleopuensis?

Orchid

Where is Moschopsis caleopuensis native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Calyceraceae family

Acicarpha bonariensis, Acicarpha obtusisepala, Acicarpha procumbens, Acicarpha runcinata, Acicarpha tribuloides, Boopis andicola, Boopis anthemoides, Boopis australis, Boopis breviscapa, Boopis bupleuroides, Boopis castillonii, Boopis chubutensis, Boopis filifolia, Boopis gracilis, Boopis graminea, Boopis itatiaiae, Boopis juergensii, Boopis multicaulis, Boopis patagonica, Boopis pusilla, Boopis raffaellii, Boopis pterocalyx, Boopis necronensis, Calycera balsamitifolia, Calycera boopidea, Calycera calcitrapa, Calycera crassifolia, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera herbacea, Calycera horrida, Calycera lanata, Calycera leucanthema, Calycera pulvinata, Calycera sessiliflora, Calycera sympaganthera, Calycera eryngioides, Calycera leucanthema, Gamocarpha alpina, Gamocarpha angustifolia, Gamocarpha dentata, Gamocarpha gilliesii, Gamocarpha ligulata, Gamocarpha polycephala, Gamocarpha selliana, Moschopsis caleopuensis, Moschopsis leyboldi, Moschopsis monocephala, Moschopsis rosulata, Moschopsis subandina, Moschopsis trilobata,