Moussonia skutchii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skutchii
ID:
1235768
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.V.Morton & D.N.Gibson) Wiehler
Source:
tro
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 25 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235106
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Moussonia skutchii (also called Moussonia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet and humid habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests, and has lanceolate leaves with a light green color.
Uses & Benefits
Moussonia skutchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Moussonia skutchii 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 skutchii 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 skutchii
Moussonia skutchii is native to Central America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Moussonia skutchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Moussonia skutchii?
Moussonia skutchii
What is the common name of Moussonia skutchii?
No common name
What is the habitat of Moussonia skutchii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests
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-50081838: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
Dorothy N. Gibson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.N.Gibson' in the authors string.