Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araneosa
ID:
246966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Urb.) Bisse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 6(3): 5 (1985 publ. 1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246298

Common Names

  • Mosiera araneosa
  • Araneosa Moss
  • Mossy Araneosa

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Description

Mosiera araneosa (also called Araneosa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in humid forests, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mosiera araneosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mosiera araneosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosiera araneosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Mosiera araneosa

Mosiera araneosa is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Mosiera araneosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosiera araneosa?

Mosiera araneosa

What is the common name of Mosiera araneosa?

Araneosa Mosiera

What is the natural habitat of Mosiera araneosa?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-130134: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Johannes Bisse (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisse' in the authors string.