Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
deppeana
ID:
374284

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl. & Cham.) Klotzsch ex Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 284 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373616

Common Names

  • Deppeana Moussonia
  • Moussonia Deppeana
  • Moussonia

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Synonyms

  • Kohleria elongata Regel [unknown]
  • Kohleria deppeana (Schltdl. & Cham.) Fritsch [unknown]
  • Kohleria regelii Hanst. [unknown]
  • Kohleria deppeana lasiantha Hanst. [unknown]
  • Moussonia costaricensis Klotzsch ex Oerst. [unknown]
  • Columnea umbellata Bertol. [unknown]
  • Gesneria deppeana Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Gesneria elongata M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Gesneria lasiantha Zucc. [unknown]
  • Gesneria oblongata Hort.Berol. ex Hanst. [unknown]
  • Gesneria quaternifolia Moc. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Isoloma costaricense Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Isoloma deppeanum Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Moussonia elongata Regel [unknown]
  • Isoloma costaricensis (Klotzsch ex Oerst.) Hemsl. [unknown]

Description

Moussonia deppeana (also called Deppe's Moussonia, among many other common names) is a shrub with white, tubular flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Moussonia deppeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moussonia deppeana has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moussonia deppeana is a tropical shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-lit location with a temperature of 22-28°C and a pH of 6.0-7.5. It should be fertilized with a liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Moussonia deppeana

Moussonia deppeana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Moussonia deppeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moussonia deppeana?

Moussonia deppeana

What is the common name of Moussonia deppeana?

Deppe's Moussonia

What is the natural habitat of Moussonia deppeana?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2366763: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.