Moussonia papillosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
papillosa
ID:
1235629
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oerst. ex Hanst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 288 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234967
Common Names
- Moussonia papillosa
- Papillose Moussonia
- Papillosa Moussonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moussonia papillosa (also called Papillose Moussonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Argentina. It grows up to 60 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Moussonia papillosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and produces flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moussonia papillosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Moussonia papillosa is a shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy stems in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a mixture of peat and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.
Where to Find Moussonia papillosa
Moussonia papillosa is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in moist and shady areas of the country.
Moussonia papillosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moussonia papillosa?
Moussonia papillosa
What is the common name of Moussonia papillosa?
Papillose Moussonia
What is the natural habitat of Moussonia papillosa?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
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
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.
Johannes von Hanstein (1822-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hanst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:381848-1: Based on the initial data import