Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
914087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bisse ex Urquiola & Z.Acosta

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 38: 540 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913422

Common Names

  • Mosiera occidentalis
  • Western Mosiera
  • Western Palm

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Description

Mosiera occidentalis (also called 'Western Mosiera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Mexico and Central America. It has a low-growing, spreading habit with small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas and is found in the subtropical and temperate regions of Mexico and Central America.

Uses & Benefits

Mosiera occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mosiera occidentalis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosiera occidentalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in early spring when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one growing point. The divisions should then be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mosiera occidentalis

Mosiera occidentalis is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.

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-458405: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Bisse (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisse' in the authors string.
Armando Jesús Urquiola (1949-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urquiola' in the authors string.
Zenia Acosta Ramos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Acosta' in the authors string.