Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
fedtschenkoana
ID:
922607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kudr.) Ryding

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 482 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921942

Common Names

  • Moluccella fedtschenkoana
  • Fedtschenkoana
  • Moluccella

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Description

Moluccella fedtschenkoana (also called Fedtschenko's Moluccella, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central Asia and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has obovate leaves that are 2-7 cm long and 1-3 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Moluccella fedtschenkoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moluccella fedtschenkoana has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moluccella fedtschenkoana is an annual herb that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed. Sow seeds in autumn or spring in a sunny, well-drained location.

Where to Find Moluccella fedtschenkoana

Moluccella fedtschenkoana can be found in Central Asia.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467564: Based on the initial data import
Serafim Kudryashev (1907-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudr.' in the authors string.
Per Olof Ryding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ryding' in the authors string.