Mosiera tiburona - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb. & Ekman) Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 37: 79 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246335
Common Names
- Mosiera tiburona
- Tiburona Moss
- Mossy Tiburona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mosiera tiburona (also called Mosiera tiburona, 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 tiburona 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mosiera tiburona 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mosiera tiburona 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 tiburona
Mosiera tiburona can be found in tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Mosiera tiburona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosiera tiburona?
Mosiera tiburona
What is the family of Mosiera tiburona?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Mosiera tiburona?
Tiburona Mosiera
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-130168: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.