Mosiera cuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Alain) Salywon
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 899 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836096
Common Names
- Mosiera cuspidata
- Cuspidata Mosiera
- Mosiera Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mosiera cuspidata (also called Cuspidate Mosiera, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to South America and grows in open forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has small, white flowers and dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Mosiera cuspidata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mosiera cuspidata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mosiera cuspidata is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C).
Where to Find Mosiera cuspidata
Mosiera cuspidata is native to the tropical forests of Central America.
Mosiera cuspidata FAQ
What is the common name of Mosiera cuspidata?
The common name of Mosiera cuspidata is the Cuspidate Mosiera.
What is the natural habitat of Mosiera cuspidata?
The natural habitat of Mosiera cuspidata is the tropical forests of South America.
What is the flower color of Mosiera cuspidata?
The flowers of Mosiera cuspidata are white or yellowish-green in color.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373376: Based on the initial data import
Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Andrew M. Salywon (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salywon' in the authors string.