Moussonia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
1065576
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne. ex Planch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 5: t. 489 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064914
Common Names
- Moussonia elegans
- Elegant Moussonia
- Moussonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moussonia elegans (also called 'Elegant Moussonia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Moussonia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Moussonia elegans is a yellow, tubular corolla with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon.
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Moussonia elegans is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Moussonia elegans
Moussonia elegans can be found in the wild in Colombia.
Species in the Moussonia genus
Moussonia rupicola, Moussonia deppeana, Moussonia serrulata, Moussonia ampla, Moussonia larryskogii, Moussonia jaliscana, Moussonia elegans, Moussonia fruticosa, Moussonia hirsutissima, Moussonia triflora, Moussonia papillosa, Moussonia septentrionalis, Moussonia skutchii, Moussonia strigosa, Moussonia viminalis, Moussonia adpressipilosa,
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 tro-14001511: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.