Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
473918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn.) S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 8: 38 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000473250

Common Names

  • Morelot's Plant
  • Morelot's Nettle
  • Morelot's Stinging Nettle

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Description

Morelotia affinis (also called Artillery Plant, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen perennial plant. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks. It has small, round leaves and produces small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Morelotia affinis is a popular houseplant and can be used to decorate a home or office. It is also known to be an effective air purifier, helping to remove toxins from the air. It is also known to be a low-maintenance plant, making it a great choice for those who don't have a lot of time to care for their plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morelotia affinis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morelotia affinis is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two nodes and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a potting mix and keep it moist. It should take about two weeks for the cutting to root. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot. Morelotia affinis prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Where to Find Morelotia affinis

Morelotia affinis is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Morelotia affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morelotia affinis?

Morelotia affinis

What is the natural habitat of Morelotia affinis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the average size of Morelotia affinis?

2-3 cm

Species in the Morelotia genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311230-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].