Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) Sothers & Prance
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(4)-58: 39 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001145
Common Names
- Moquilea Velata
- Veiled Moquilea
- Veiled Moquilea
Description
Moquilea velata (also called Veiled Moquilea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Moquilea velata is a plant native to Mexico. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moquilea velata has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Moquilea velata is a small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and placed in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Moquilea velata
Moquilea velata is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Species in the Moquilea genus
Moquilea minutiflora,
Moquilea guianensis,
Moquilea leucosepala,
Moquilea pyrifolia,
Moquilea platypus,
Moquilea tomentosa,
Moquilea salzmannii,
Moquilea angustata,
Moquilea araneosa,
Moquilea chocoensis,
Moquilea corniculata,
Moquilea fasciculata,
Moquilea filomenoi,
Moquilea klugii,
Moquilea longipedicellata,
Moquilea montana,
Moquilea silvatica,
Moquilea vasquezii,
Moquilea magnifructa,
Moquilea anneae,
Moquilea belloi,
Moquilea brittoniana,
Moquilea cabrerae,
Moquilea durifolia,
Moquilea fritschii,
Moquilea gonzalezii,
Moquilea imbaimadaiensis,
Moquilea longicuspidata,
Moquilea maranhensis,
Moquilea palcazuensis,
Moquilea salicifolia,
Moquilea tachirensis,
Moquilea velata,
Moquilea boliviensis,
Moquilea cariae,
Moquilea chiriquiensis,
Moquilea egleri,
Moquilea grandibracteata,
Moquilea guatemalensis,
Moquilea hedbergii,
Moquilea jaramilloi,
Moquilea kallunkiae,
Moquilea longipetala,
Moquilea megalophylla,
Moquilea subarachnophylla,
Moquilea tambopatensis,
Moquilea cecidiophora,
Moquilea celiae,
Moquilea dodsonii,
Moquilea espinae,
Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family
Acioa edulis,
Acioa guianensis,
Acioa schultesii,
Acioa somnolens,
Acioa longipendula,
Acioa dolichopoda,
Afrolicania elaeosperma,
Angelesia splendens,
Angelesia fusicarpa,
Angelesia palawanensis,
Atuna cordata,
Atuna elliptica,
Atuna excelsa,
Atuna indica,
Atuna latifrons,
Atuna nannodes,
Atuna penangiana,
Atuna travancorica,
Bafodeya benna,
Chrysobalanus cuspidatus,
Chrysobalanus icaco,
Chrysobalanus prancei,
Couepia belemii,
Couepia bernardii,
Couepia bondarii,
Couepia bracteosa,
Couepia canomensis,
Couepia carautae,
Couepia caryophylloides,
Couepia cataractae,
Couepia chrysocalyx,
Couepia cidiana,
Couepia coarctata,
Couepia comosa,
Couepia eriantha,
Couepia excelsa,
Couepia exflexa,
Couepia froesii,
Couepia glabra,
Couepia grandiflora,
Couepia guianensis,
Couepia habrantha,
Couepia hondurasensis,
Couepia impressa,
Couepia insignis,
Couepia joaquinae,
Couepia krukovii,
Couepia latifolia,
Couepia leitaofilhoi,
Couepia longipetiolata,