Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
arianiae
ID:
747448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jans.-Jac. & Maas

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 86 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746781

Common Names

  • Moutabea arianiae
  • Arian's Moutabea
  • Arian Moutabea

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Description

Moutabea arianiae (also called 'Arian's Moutabea', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and is found in dry to moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Moutabea arianiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moutabea arianiae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Moutabea arianiae is a small shrub native to Iran. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Moutabea arianiae

Moutabea arianiae is native to the Middle East and can be found in the countries of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Moutabea arianiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Moutabea arianiae?

Moutabea arianiae

What is the common name of Moutabea arianiae?

Arian's Moutabea

Where is Moutabea arianiae found?

Moutabea arianiae is found in India

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Marion Josephine Jansen-Jacobs (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jans.-Jac.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.