Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holdridgeana
ID:
1259620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Wilbur

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 103: 121 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258958

Common Names

  • Holdridgeana Morella
  • Holdridgeana Tree
  • Holdridgeana Tree

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Description

Morella holdridgeana (also called Holdridge's Morella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It grows up to 3 meters tall and has white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Morella holdridgeana is used as a natural insecticide and to make rope. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Morella holdridgeana is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, yellowish-green stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morella holdridgeana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist rooting medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Morella holdridgeana

Morella holdridgeana can be found in moist forests in the eastern United States and Canada.

Morella holdridgeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morella holdridgeana?

Morella holdridgeana

What is the family of Morella holdridgeana?

Myricaceae

What is the common name of Morella holdridgeana?

Holdridge's Morella

Species in the Myricaceae family

Canacomyrica monticola, Cerothamnus pumilus, Comptonia peregrina, Morella rotundata, Morella pubescens, Morella funckii, Morella parvifolia, Morella pilulifera, Morella interrupta, Morella diversifolia, Morella salicifolia, Morella holdridgeana, Myrica shaferi, Myrica serrata, Myrica dentulata, Myrica faya, Myrica cerifera, Myrica caroliniensis, Myrica gale, Myrica funckii, Myrica californica, Myrica parvifolia, Myrica rotundata, Myrica pubescens, Myrica pilulifera, Myrica picardae, Myrica javanica, Myrica lindeniana, Myrica arborea, Myrica punctata, Myrica spathulata, Myrica faya, Myrica hartwegii, Myrica heterophylla, Myrica holdrigeana, Myrica inodora, Myrica pavonis, Myrica brevifolia, Myrica cordifolia, Myrica diversifolia, Myrica humilis, Myrica integra, Myrica kraussiana, Myrica quercifolia, Myrica pringlei, Myrica phanerodonta, Myrica salicifolia, Myrica rubra, Myrica kandtiana, Myrica pensylvanica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50189605: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
Robert Lynch Wilbur (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilbur' in the authors string.