Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cabanasensis
ID:
246973

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

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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.

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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 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-130140: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.