Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nummularioides
ID:
246998

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & P.Wilson) Bisse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 6(3): 5. 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246330

Common Names

  • Mosiera nummularioides
  • Nummularioides Moss
  • Mossy Nummularioides

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Description

Mosiera nummularioides (also called Mosiera nummularioides, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Cuba and Hispaniola and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Mosiera nummularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mosiera nummularioides sub. ophiticola (Britton & P.Wilson) Greuter & R.Rankin
Mosiera nummularioides sub. nummularioides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mosiera nummularioides is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings of this plant are thin, light green and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosiera nummularioides is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing in humid, shady areas, and prefers well-draining soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Mosiera nummularioides

Mosiera nummularioides is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Mosiera nummularioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mosiera nummularioides?

Mosiera nummularioides

What is the family of Mosiera nummularioides?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Mosiera nummularioides?

Nummularioides 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-130163: 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.
Johannes Bisse (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisse' in the authors string.