Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xerophytica
ID:
836758

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Salywon

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 900 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836093

Common Names

  • Mosiera xerophytica
  • Xerophytica Mosiera
  • Mosiera Plant

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Description

Mosiera xerophytica (also called Xerophytic 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 xerophytica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mosiera xerophytica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mosiera xerophytica 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 xerophytica

Mosiera xerophytica is native to the tropical rainforests of South East Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Mosiera xerophytica FAQ

What is the common name of Mosiera xerophytica?

The common name of Mosiera xerophytica is the Xerophytic Mosiera.

What is the natural habitat of Mosiera xerophytica?

The natural habitat of Mosiera xerophytica is the tropical forests of South America.

What is the flower color of Mosiera xerophytica?

The flowers of Mosiera xerophytica are white or yellowish-green in color.

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-373373: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Andrew M. Salywon (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salywon' in the authors string.