Mosiera gracilipes - 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-0000836078
Common Names
- Mosiera gracilipes
- Gracilipes Mosiera
- Gracilipes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mosiera gracilipes (also called Slender-Stalked 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 gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mosiera gracilipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mosiera gracilipes 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 gracilipes
Mosiera gracilipes is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Mosiera gracilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosiera gracilipes?
Mosiera gracilipes
What is the common name of Mosiera gracilipes?
Graceful-footed Mosiera
What is the natural habitat of Mosiera gracilipes?
Tropical rainforests
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-373359: 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.