Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
453333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 93 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452665

Common Names

  • Mourera aspera
  • Aspera Mourera
  • Mourera Aspera

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Description

Mourera aspera (also called Rough Mourera, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist, open areas such as wetlands, streams, and rivers. It has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center, and thin, linear leaves with a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Mourera aspera has been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and as an antiseptic. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mourera aspera has small, white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mourera aspera is an evergreen perennial native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Mourera aspera

Mourera aspera can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Mourera aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mourera aspera?

Mourera aspera

What is the common name of Mourera aspera?

Rough Mourera

What is the natural habitat of Mourera aspera?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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

IPNI record: 688431-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001424175
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:688431-1: Based on the initial data import