Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moana
ID:
1318017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi & O.Muñiz) Urquiola

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Espermat. Cuba Invent. Prelim. : XII (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330471

Common Names

  • Mosiera moana
  • Moana Mosiera
  • Moana Tree

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Description

Mosiera moana (also called 'Moana Mosiera', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mosiera moana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mosiera moana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosiera moana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn, and division should be done in the spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mosiera moana

Mosiera moana can be found in the tropical forests of New Caledonia.

Mosiera moana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosiera moana?

Mosiera moana

What type of plant is Mosiera moana?

Fern

Where is Mosiera moana native to?

Hawaii

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

Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.
Armando Jesús Urquiola (1949-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urquiola' in the authors string.