Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 270 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266626
Common Names
- Pelexia Mouraei
- Mouraei Pelexia
- Mouraei
Description
Pelexia mouraei (also called Pelexia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pelexia mouraei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pelexia mouraei has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pelexia mouraei is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Pelexia mouraei
Pelexia mouraei is native to Brazil.
Pelexia mouraei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelexia mouraei?
Pelexia mouraei
What is the common name of Pelexia mouraei?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Pelexia mouraei?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Pelexia genus
Pelexia adnata,
Pelexia albicans,
Pelexia arrabidae,
Pelexia asinus,
Pelexia bonariensis,
Pelexia bradei,
Pelexia burgeri,
Pelexia callifera,
Pelexia caucae,
Pelexia collocaliae,
Pelexia comosa,
Pelexia congesta,
Pelexia cuculligera,
Pelexia cundinamarcae,
Pelexia decora,
Pelexia delicatula,
Pelexia ecuadorensis,
Pelexia ekmanii,
Pelexia fiebrigii,
Pelexia funckiana,
Pelexia goninensis,
Pelexia goyazensis,
Pelexia gracilis,
Pelexia gutturosa,
Pelexia hamata,
Pelexia hirta,
Pelexia hysterantha,
Pelexia incurvidens,
Pelexia itatiayae,
Pelexia laminata,
Pelexia laxa,
Pelexia leucosticta,
Pelexia lindmanii,
Pelexia loefgrenii,
Pelexia longibracteata,
Pelexia luetzelburgii,
Pelexia macropoda,
Pelexia mandonii,
Pelexia mattogrossensis,
Pelexia matucanensis,
Pelexia maxonii,
Pelexia minarum,
Pelexia mouraei,
Pelexia neottiorhiza,
Pelexia novofriburgensis,
Pelexia obliqua,
Pelexia ochyrae,
Pelexia oestrifera,
Pelexia olivacea,
Pelexia orobanchoides,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,