Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton & P.Wilson) Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 37: 78 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246305
Common Names
- Mosiera cabanasensis
- Cabanasensis Moss
- Mossy Cabanasensis
Description
Mosiera cabanasensis (also called Cabanasensis, 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 cabanasensis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mosiera cabanasensis sub. cabanasensis
Mosiera cabanasensis sub. flavicans (Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi
Mosiera cabanasensis sub. pastelillensis (Urb.) Borhidi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mosiera cabanasensis is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mosiera cabanasensis 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 cabanasensis
Mosiera cabanasensis is native to Central America and the Caribbean.
Mosiera cabanasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosiera cabanasensis?
Mosiera cabanasensis
What is the family of Mosiera cabanasensis?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Mosiera cabanasensis?
Cabanas Mosiera
Species in the Mosiera genus
Mosiera acunae,
Mosiera araneosa,
Mosiera bullata,
Mosiera cabanasensis,
Mosiera calycolpoides,
Mosiera contrerasii,
Mosiera crenulata,
Mosiera del-riscoi,
Mosiera ehrenbergii,
Mosiera ekmanii,
Mosiera elliptica,
Mosiera havanensis,
Mosiera longipes,
Mosiera miraflorensis,
Mosiera moaensis,
Mosiera munizii,
Mosiera nummularioides,
Mosiera oonophylla,
Mosiera tiburona,
Mosiera tussacii,
Mosiera urbaniana,
Mosiera wrightii,
Mosiera gracilipes,
Mosiera xerophytica,
Mosiera cuspidata,
Mosiera androsiana,
Mosiera baracoensis,
Mosiera bissei,
Mosiera macrophylla,
Mosiera occidentalis,
Mosiera yamaniguensis,
Mosiera moana,
Mosiera nipensis,
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,