Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
alcicornis
ID:
1261069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) P.Royen

Source:
tro

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 2: 15 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260407

Common Names

  • Mourera alcicornis
  • Alcicornis Mourera
  • Alcicornis Mourera

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Description

Mourera alcicornis (also called Alcicorn mourera, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is a perennial plant with short stems and leaves that are usually 1–2 cm long. The leaves are thin and fleshy, and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in slow-moving streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mourera alcicornis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mourera alcicornis has small, white flowers with four petals. The flowers are followed by small, brown, four-sided seeds. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mourera alcicornis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by cuttings or by seeds. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Mourera alcicornis

Mourera alcicornis can be found in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Mourera alcicornis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mourera alcicornis?

Mourera alcicornis

What type of plant is Mourera alcicornis?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Mourera alcicornis?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50195779: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.