Moussonia jaliscana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaliscana
ID:
1043117
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Watson) D.L.Denham ex Ram.-Roa
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 98: 426 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042455
Common Names
- Moussonia jaliscana
- Jalisco Moussonia
- Jalisco Tree Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moussonia jaliscana (also called Jalisco Moussonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forest margins and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Moussonia jaliscana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moussonia jaliscana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moussonia jaliscana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive in temperatures as low as -20°C. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require regular pruning.
Where to Find Moussonia jaliscana
Moussonia jaliscana is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
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-100374905: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Dale Lee Denham (1922-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Denham' in the authors string.
Angélica Ramírez-Roa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ram.-Roa' in the authors string.